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Sr. Director, Software Engineering

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
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Senior level
Lead complex modernization programs at Appian, focusing on cross-organizational collaboration, risk management, and high-quality execution in software engineering.
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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.


Role Summary

You will own end-to-end delivery for complex, cross-org modernization programs. You will create clarity from ambiguity, define operating mechanisms, drive dependency management, and ensure high-quality execution across Platform Engineering and Low Code Foundations.

Required Experience & Skills

  • 8–12+ years technical program management in engineering organizations

  • Experience driving large, cross-team technical programs with measurable outcomes

  • Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to influence without authority

  • Demonstrated rigor in planning, risk management, and execution mechanisms

  • Comfort partnering with senior engineering leaders and principal engineers

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Experience with platform modernization (cloud-native, performance, reliability, migrations)

  • Experience with AI-enabled programs or AI-first SDLC adoption

  • Background in software engineering, systems engineering, or technical product delivery

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 process automation technology. 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 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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