Appian Corporation

Lead Software Engineer (SAIL)

Appian Corporation · McLean, Virginia

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Appian Corporation 's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Appian Corporation 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Appian Corporation
high
155 stale, 8 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
257 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Appian Corporation 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Appian Corporation .

About this role

As a Lead Software Engineer at Appian, you will work on the Appian platform, focusing on ensuring its speed, scalability, and flexibility. Your responsibilities will include programming language design, software performance analysis, code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and leading technological changes. You will collaborate closely with your team to optimize product performance and contribute to long-term technical documentation.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Appian Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field/degree
  • 5+ years of relevant experience or MS in Computer Science with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in Java, React & Typescript
  • Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
  • Experience with Multi-threading / Lock-Free vs. Locking

What you get

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • In-person work required 5 days a week
  • The role involves a moderate degree of personal responsibility for team performance
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Base salary range is quite broad, indicating potential variability in offers

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