Senior Full Stack Developer
Apply now »Date: Jan 30, 2026
Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 72849
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
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.
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.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
We are looking for an experienced full stack developer who can strengthen our team’s web development capabilities while contributing to backend systems and DevOps activities. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining tools that enable scientific breakthroughs while adopting modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Application Development: Full Development Cycle (Requirements, design, develop, test and deploy) of full stack web applications using Python (Django, Flask) and modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.
- Technical Leadership: Establish best practices for frontend development (code reviews, testing protocols) while mentoring team members.
- Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, modelers, and cross-functional teams to translate research needs into scalable software solutions.
- Infrastructure Support: Assist with Docker-based containerization for local development and application deployment; support Kubernetes workflows as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies to improve team capabilities and system performance.
Required Education
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
- Proficiency in Python (Django preferred) and modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js or React).
- Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Docker.
- Demonstrated success working in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban).
- Experience designing and implementing scalable microservices platforms.
Technical Skills:
- Frontend: Vue.js/React, TypeScript, ES6+, testing frameworks (Jest, Vitest).
- Backend: Django ORM, REST APIs, Python testing frameworks (unittest, pytest).
- DevOps: Docker, Git version control, Linux/Unix systems.
Desired Experiences:
- Experience with Kubernetes container orchestration.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Background in scientific research environments or computational science.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline development and microservices architecture.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $110,133.00 - $151,433.00 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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