Sr. AI Engineer

Are you ready to help bring AI from concept to real enterprise impact? Join Corning’s COC Digital & IT team and help build scalable AI-enabled applications, integrations, and tools that support business transformation across a global technology leader.

What is your role?

As a Sr. AI Engineer, you will help design, build, and support practical AI-enabled solutions that improve business processes and expand AI capabilities across Corning Optical Communications. This role is focused on hands-on software engineering, Python development, API integrations, LLM-enabled applications, and enterprise-ready AI solutions.You will work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver AI applications, tools, and integrations that are scalable, maintainable, and easy for users to adopt.

Major responsibilities and tasks of the position:

Design, develop, and support AI-enabled applications, tools, agents, and integrations using Python, APIs, LLMs, and enterprise platforms.Build and improve solutions that connect AI capabilities with user-friendly applications and business workflows.Partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand needs, translate them into solutions, and support successful implementation.

Contribute to reusable development patterns, documentation, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement of AI solutions.Mentor or guide junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge, supporting project delivery, and promoting strong engineering practices.

What do you need to have?

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related technical field.4+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, AI engineering, application development, automation, integration development, or related technical roles.

Strong hands-on experience with Python in professional or enterprise environments.

Experience working with APIs, JSON payloads, application integrations, models, or LLM-enabled applications.

Professional experience building or supporting technical solutions, applications, automations, or AI-enabled tools within a company or business environment.

Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, chatbots, AI agents, RAG concepts, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted workflows.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders.Advanced English communication skills.

DESIRED / NICE TO HAVE

Experience with Databricks or Databricks Genie Spaces.

Experience with chatbot platforms, enterprise AI assistants, CorningGPT-style integrations, or internal productivity tools.

Experience with model-serving endpoints, AI orchestration patterns, MCPs, or workflow automation.

Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical guidance.

Experience working in enterprise software, manufacturing technology, automation, analytics, cloud/data platforms, or AI enablement teams.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR CORNING

What we offer?

Great benefits above the law.Opportunity to work with a global leader in materials science and optical innovation.A growing technology environment that supports learning, innovation, and career development.Opportunity to contribute to practical AI solutions that create real business impact.Hybrid work model based in Monterrey or Reynosa, with most work expected to be remote and office presence as needed.

Equal opportunity employer.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 accommodation 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 accommodations related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com

MORE ABOUT 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. At Corning, you can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and support the delivery of lifesaving medicines. Come break through with us.