Software Engineering Intern

Summary

Appian is a company that provides AI automation for mission-critical work, focusing on automating complex processes in large enterprises and governments. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to real engineering work and gain hands-on experience in building software components while collaborating with a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop Clean Software: Apply your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming to contribute to full-stack components and engineering tasks
• Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools as a learning and productivity multiplier-generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to improve speed and quality
• Debug and Learn Systems Thinking: Support issue investigation, learn how to identify root causes, and contribute to fixing software defects under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in design discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews, and learn how to translate requirements into well-defined technical solutions

Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record
• Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements
• Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows
• Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record
• Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements
• Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• A retirement/pension plan
• Wellness dollars
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family-forming benefits