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.

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role will support hiring across Engineering, Customer Success, and CIO, helping scale the business by consistently attracting and closing top talent.

Successful Appian Recruiters are self-motivated and results-driven, take a strategic and tailored approach to each role, and build strong partnerships with hiring managers and senior leaders. They operate with a clear understanding of the bigger picture and how hiring decisions fuel long-term growth. We care deeply about scaling the company the right way - placing the right people in the right roles and setting them up to thrive and build long, fulfilling careers at Appian.

This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters 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. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

In this role, you will:

• Own candidate lifecycle from start to finish, including: sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing 
• Create and execute against a sourcing strategy.  You will source candidates on a variety of recruiting platforms
• Contribute to building positive brand recognition in the local and domestic community 
• Partner with hiring leaders across departments as a strategic advisor
• Continually help improve, evolve and scale our interview best practices
• Understand Appian’s business strategy and competitive positioning

About you (Basic Qualifications):

• 5+ years proven success as a Technical Recruiter; supporting Engineering or Technical focused roles
• You are a true Talent Advisor with demonstrated experience and the ability to influence and execute with senior leaders
• Ability to strategize and prioritize reqs and needs of departments  
• Self aware and thoughtful in every situation, internally & externally 
• Use market knowledge and data to drive a hiring process
• Innate sense of urgency and tenacity, comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Holds self and others accountable for delivering results

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in sourcing and recruiting for Government Cleared professionals

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 is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. 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 ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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