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 seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join Appian’s Talent Acquisition team. We’re growing quickly and need a recruiter who can help scale the organization by attracting top talent for our Engineering, Customer Success, and CIO teams. This role involves owning the full candidate lifecycle while acting as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, ensuring the right people are placed into the right roles.
This position is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and leverages data, AI tools, and innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage elite candidates. Responsibilities include building Appian’s employer brand, optimizing interview and hiring processes, and contributing to long-term talent strategies that support the company’s growth and competitive positioning.
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:
Own the full candidate lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing top talent.
Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies across multiple platforms to attract high-caliber candidates.
Gain a deep understanding of Appian’s business strategy, product offerings, and competitive positioning to inform talent decisions.
Serve as a strategic partner and advisor to hiring leaders across departments.
Continuously improve and scale interview processes and best practices.
A commitment to holding oneself and others accountable for achieving results.
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years of proven success as a Technical Recruiter, with experience supporting Customer Success, Engineering or other technical-focused roles.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted Talent Advisor, influencing and executing hiring strategies with senior leadership.
Strong capacity to strategize, prioritize, and manage multiple requisitions across departments.
Thoughtful and self-aware in all internal and external interactions.
Data-driven, using market insights to guide hiring decisions.
High sense of urgency and tenacity; thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience using AI and automation tools in sourcing, candidate engagement, and recruiting analytics.
Professional services experience supporting high-volume, high-demand hiring.
Experience mentoring and developing other recruiters.
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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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