Manager, Application Engineering

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

At Business Technology, we use Appian to run Appian. Our team builds the internal applications that keep the company moving; streamlining operations, connecting data, and now embedding AI directly into the way we work. We partner with stakeholders across every function, solving problems with speed and creativity while showcasing what's possible on our own platform.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop our growing Business Technology team in Chennai, India. In this role, you will be a dedicated people leader, responsible for mentoring a multi-disciplinary team of developers, quality engineers, and production support engineers. Your primary focus will be on growing our local talent and fostering a strong engineering culture, ensuring your team thrives while building the AI-powered Appian applications that run our global business.

What you'll do

• Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and support a diverse team, driving their career development through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Foster Culture: Serve as the local leader for the team, building a positive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture in the Chennai office.
• Drive Execution: Oversee the team's day-to-day operations, remove impediments, and ensure they deliver high-quality work in partnership with global product and engineering leaders.
• Grow the Team: Partner with recruiting to attract, hire, and onboard top engineering talent in India.
• Serve as HR Manager: Act as the primary management and HR point of contact for your team members, guiding them in their professional journey at Appian.

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in the software industry, with 2+ years in a direct people management role.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring diverse technical teams (e.g., development, QA, and/or application support).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a passion for developing people.
• A solid technical foundation; experience with low-code/BPM platforms, APIs, and relational databases is a plus.

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.