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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.
Are you looking to combine your passion for technology with your penchant for strategic problem-solving? Appian's Customer Success team is obsessed with great customer outcomes. We deliver mission-critical business impact fast, and as an intern, you will directly support our department in partnering with our customers to bring their best ideas to life. This 10-week, in-person internship program offers an authentic, real-world experience doing tangible and meaningful work to jumpstart your career.
Appian's Customer Success team is dedicated to enabling rapid, high-impact business transformation. We partner directly with organizations to model, orchestrate, and optimize their most complex workflows on the Appian platform. By joining this highly collaborative group, you will play a vital role in helping our clients succeed and driving Appian's leadership in the AI-Powered Process Automation market.
As an Associate Consultant Intern, under the mentorship of your project team, you will learn to build, deploy, and scale solutions using the Appian platform. This intensive, 10-week summer program provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on expertise with our software, build professional consulting skills, and make a tangible impact on real-world client strategies at our global headquarters.
This internship is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Interns in this program are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to fully experience our culture, learn directly from peers and mentors, and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment. Being in the office provides more opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate with the exceptional people across Appian.
Applicants considered for Summer 2027
What You'll Do

• Build and deploy robust, web-based applications on the Appian platform to support our customers' digital strategies.
• Partner with our customer success team and clients to analyze business strategies and model critical workflows.
• Utilize a strong aptitude for analyzing business strategies and a passion for using technology to solve complex problems.
• Design supporting change management artifacts and materials to drive user adoption of newly deployed digital solutions.
• Collaborate in-person daily with peers and mentors, actively contributing to team deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field with a strong academic record. Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.
• Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or previous professional experience working with relational databases (such as Oracle or SQL) and cloud technologies.
• 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.
• A strong aptitude for analyzing business strategies and a passion for using technology to solve complex problems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please note that we will officially begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews starting August 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you then.
At Appian, we embrace AI as part of how we work and innovate. While candidates are encouraged to use AI for preparation and learning, we restrict AI usage for live interviews and assessments unless otherwise specified. In some cases, AI use may be part of the assessment, and expectations will be communicated in advance.
This internship pays $35.00 per hour ($6,066.67 per month). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, bonus, or benefit plans.
Tools and Resources

• 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.

Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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