Engineer, Software Developer
Corning•City of Corning, NY
•$75,038 - $103,178•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
