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AI Prompt Engineer

Appian
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
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 are seeking an AI Prompt Engineer to be the builder behind our "AI-First" transformation. You will be part of the Business Technology AI Engineering team, building production-grade AI solutions using tools like the Appian AI platform, Gemini, Kiro, and more. You will partner closely with stakeholders across every department to turn requirements into measured, reusable, on-the-shelf solutions for internal Appian employees to use every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain production-quality prompts, Gemini Gems, NotebookLMs, Appian AI workflows, for production-grade use internally at the company.
  • Break down manual tasks into AI-assisted steps, seeing solutions from development through deployment with non-technical customers in mind.
  • Establish an evaluation framework to ensure reliability and compare model performance for business tasks.
  • Own, version, and organize the internal repository for employee self-service prompts, ensuring all shipped tools are documented and discoverable.
  • Serve as the resident expert on Google Gemini, Amazon Kiro, and what’s on the horizon for AI technologies—you’ll stay ahead of the feature curve for the organization.
  • Collaborating with IT and Information Security to red-team tools and ensure all prompts follow data-handling and protocols.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with modern LLMs and shipping AI agents in real-world applications, or equivalent experiences in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment
  • Subject-matter-expertise of Google Gemini ecosystem, Amazon Kiro, and other industry-standard tools. Direct experience with prompting and building automation workflows.
  • Comfort with scripting to wire data sources and automate workflow components. Strong technical aptitude to understand integrating varying systems into AI solutions.
  • Exceptional communication skills, especially in communicating technical concepts to less technical audiences.

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 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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