Applied AI Engineer

Appian is seeking talented individuals to join our new internal AI team in Chennai, India. This is an opportunity to be part of a founding group, building the future of AI within a leading automation company. You will develop and deploy both predictive ML models and GenAI systems, creating the 'brain' of the enterprise. Responsibilities include crafting RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, and predictive models for our data warehouse. You will also help establish best practices in coding, MLOps, and deployment for our internal AI initiatives.

This is a junior to mid-level role for individuals with 1 to 4 years of experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop the Full AI Stack: Build and deploy predictive ML models and GenAI agents using GCP Vertex AI (preferred) or AWS Bedrock.
• Power the Enterprise: Create RAG pipelines and agentic workflows that connect users to real-time enterprise data.
• Master the Data: Work within our data warehouse to build models that predict business outcomes and streamline operations.
• Trailblaze Best Practices: Help establish the coding standards, MLOps, and deployment patterns for our internal AI practice.

Required Qualifications

• Cloud AI Expertise: Professional experience building and deploying production-ready AI features using GCP Vertex AI or AWS Bedrock.
• Python Mastery: Deep proficiency in Python and common AI/ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Google Cloud/OpenAI SDKs).
• AI/ML Fundamentals: 2+ years of experience building either predictive ML models (regression, classification) or GenAI applications (RAG, Prompt Engineering).
• Technical Foundation: B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• The Pioneer Mindset: A self-starter who is excited to be part of a first-of-its-kind team and thrives in an environment where you are building the playbook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Warehouse Experience: Familiarity with SQL and pulling data from warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) for model training.
• Appian Exposure: Experience with the Appian platform or a desire to learn how to integrate AI into low-code automation.
• Vector Databases: Experience with Pinecone or pgvector for high-performance retrieval.
• Advanced MLOps: Knowledge of model versioning, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.

This role is based at our Chennai office in Brigade World Trade Center Chennai. Employees are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster in-person collaboration.

Appian offers extensive training, mentorship, and growth opportunities through Appian University and other development programs. We foster an inclusive community with employee-led affinity groups.

Appian provides a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, EAP, life and disability insurance, ESPP, retirement plans, wellness dollars, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits vary by country.