Software Engineer

Location: Fairport
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 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, and automotive 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 Scope of Position Software engineering position to support the manufacturing and engineering of world-class, high-precision optical systems in Cornings Advanced Optics division. Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to develop and improve in-house software tools used to design, evaluate quality, optimize performance, and ensure specification compliance of complex optical systems and components. Support data storage architecture, analysis, and analytics for our R&D/prototype and manufacturing data. Requirements Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering Minimum 3-5 years industry experience in software engineering Core competencies include: Compiled languages, e.g. C++, C# Scripted/interpreted languages, e.g. Python, MATLAB Data analysis (statistics, fitting to models, visualization) and analytics (e.g. machine-learning models) Database (e.g. SQL) design, querying, indexes, tables, etc. Software architecture design for large, complex projects and experience supporting legacy software Desired Skills Experience with software development for engineering or scientific applications and end users Experience with scientific-computing packages, e.g. BLAS or NumPy, along with a background in calculus and linear algebra Familiarity with both Windows and Linux/WSL environments, and with their respective scripting (batch files and bash shell scripts) Familiarity with graphical user interface systems, e.g. Qt Familiarity with cloud services (e.g. AWS) This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $84,608.00 - $116,336.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. Corning Puts YOU First! We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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