Engineer, Software Developer

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

The Engineer, Software Developer supports Corning’s Model Operations Development Engineering team by contributing to the design, development, and support of software tools and web applications that enable scientific research and innovation. This is an early-career opportunity for a software engineer or recent graduate looking to grow full stack development skills in a collaborative technical environment. The role partners with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions across backend services, user-facing applications, and data-driven tools.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python frameworks such as Django or Flask
• Contribute to frontend development using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React
• Work with relational databases to support application functionality and data-driven features
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate technical needs into software solutions
• Support application troubleshooting, enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in Agile workflows, code reviews, and development best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Experience building software or web applications through coursework, internships, co-ops, or project work
• Foundational experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in Python
• Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar
• Experience using Git or other version control tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute in a team-based development environment

• Experience with Django or Flask for backend development
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Vue.js or React
• Exposure to Docker or containerization concepts
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in a collaborative technical environment