Developer Engagement Specialist (Field Marketing Operations)

About the role

Appian is seeking: Appian is seeking a Developer Engagement Manager to join our Product Marketing organization. Reporting to the Manager of Developer Relations, your role is pivotal in planning and executing the programs that keep our developer community engaged and excited. You will be the operational powerhouse behind our community interactions, driving everything from major field events to daily forum engagements. You will be responsible for: Owning the end-to-end execution of developer-focused engagements, including event logistics, community programs, and digital forums. Success in your first year looks like a measurable increase in active participation across platforms like Appian Community, Reddit, and Discord, alongside the seamless delivery of high-impact virtual and field events. Location and Work Policy This role is based at our HQ in Chennai. 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: Plan and execute comprehensive developer-focused engagements, ranging from local field events to global virtual events and webinars. Actively moderate, foster interaction, and drive engagement across digital user forums including the Appian Community, Reddit, and Discord. Manage and scale developer community programs, such as our MVP programs and user-generated content initiatives. Oversee all aspects of developer field event organization, handling logistics, promotion, and on-site operations.

Requirements

• To be considered for this role, candidates should possess the following:
• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field of study.
• Years of Experience
• 2-3 years of experience running developer programs, community management, or technical event engagement.
• Strong organizational skills with direct experience managing field event logistics, promotion, and operations.
• Familiarity with nurturing digital communities and utilizing platforms like Reddit, Discord, and dedicated user forums.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and manage programs like Community MVPs or user-generated content campaigns.
• Your Growth and Support at Appian
• Tools and Resources
• About Appian

Additional Information

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. Developer Engagement Manager Why Appian? Standard Appian Language DO NOT CHANGE: 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.

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