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Appian Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our Engineering Enablement team is growing! This team empowers the Engineering Department to achieve maximum productivity and ensure the reliability of customer systems by providing valuable insights, effective tools, and best practices. As a Manager of Software Development within this team, you will provide technical leadership in a specific technology area while actively contributing to the development of high-quality software. You will spend the majority of your time hands-on—designing, coding, and reviewing—while also mentoring engineers to grow their skills and managing key HR responsibilities. By fostering a collaborative environment and removing obstacles, you will help developers write and test code efficiently before pushing changes to source control, aligning technical efforts with business goals. This role 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. 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: Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack web and mobile environment. Leverage relevant software development experience to radiate best practices and faster development. Deep technical understanding in a specific technology layer or area of the product, providing effective code reviews and technical feedback. Effectively manage up to 6 direct reports through mentoring and coaching. Develop and guide the career paths of direct reports. Provide input to create staffing plans with departmental leadership. Be an agent for change, at both the team and departmental level. Foster a culture of learning and growth. Perform HR Management tasks related to each direct report; such as timesheet approval, communication of raises and bonuses, performance reviews, etc. Basic qualifications: B.S. in Computer Science or related field, advanced degree preferred. 10+ years in software development. 1+ years as a mentor or manager. 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. 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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
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Manager, Software Development (Developer Experience)
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Appian Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our Engineering Enablement team is growing! This team empowers the Engineering Department to achieve maximum productivity and ensure the reliability of customer systems by providing valuable insights, effective tools, and best practices. As a Manager of Software Development within this team, you will provide technical leadership in a specific technology area while actively contributing to the development of high-quality software. You will spend the majority of your time hands-on—designing, coding, and reviewing—while also mentoring engineers to grow their skills and managing key HR responsibilities. By fostering a collaborative environment and removing obstacles, you will help developers write and test code efficiently before pushing changes to source control, aligning technical efforts with business goals. This role 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. 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: Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack web and mobile environment. Leverage relevant software development experience to radiate best practices and faster development. Deep technical understanding in a specific technology layer or area of the product, providing effective code reviews and technical feedback. Effectively manage up to 6 direct reports through mentoring and coaching. Develop and guide the career paths of direct reports. Provide input to create staffing plans with departmental leadership. Be an agent for change, at both the team and departmental level. Foster a culture of learning and growth. Perform HR Management tasks related to each direct report; such as timesheet approval, communication of raises and bonuses, performance reviews, etc. Basic qualifications: B.S. in Computer Science or related field, advanced degree preferred. 10+ years in software development. 1+ years as a mentor or manager. 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. 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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Appian by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineering Manager” roles.
Arlington, VA $185,000.00-$205,000.00 1 week ago Woodbridge, VA $128,680.50-$163,195.50 2 weeks ago Arlington, VA $180,000.00-$225,000.00 2 months ago National Director of Engineering and Product
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Washington, DC $105,230.00-$178,890.00 6 months ago Washington, DC $139,900.00-$304,200.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $177,000.00-$251,000.00 22 hours ago Gaithersburg, MD $116,600.00-$177,800.00 4 weeks ago Gaithersburg, MD $116,600.00-$177,800.00 4 weeks ago Washington, DC $144,600.00-$241,100.00 4 days ago Herndon, VA $130,000.00-$170,000.00 6 days ago Rockville, MD $134,100.00-$173,900.00 2 days ago Manager, Software Engineering - Business Intelligence
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