Software Tester Engineer

Requisition Number: 74954

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software leads, programmers, measurement systems engineers, manufacturing teams, and other cross-functional partners to understand requirements, expected behavior, and regional implementation needs.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for new features, bug fixes, system updates, and releases.
• Perform manual and automated testing to support software deployment and rollout activities, including regression, integration, and acceptance testing, to verify functionality, usability, reliability, and interface performance.
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard tools, including clear reproduction steps, logs, and supporting evidence.
• Validate connectivity and data flow between software, measurement platforms, instruments, databases, and other related systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting during installation, startup, and post-release support, working with software leads and programmers to help resolve issues.
• Prepare and maintain test records, develop and release documents, work instructions, and other materials that support standardization and sustainment.

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Engineer I: 0–2 years of experience

Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA fundamentals.
• Experience executing manual test cases and documenting results clearly.
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements and specifications.
• Basic understanding of relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server.
• Understanding of basic SQL statements such as Select, Insert, and Update.
• Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as C++, C#, VB.Net, Python, Java, or similar.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured environment.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scientific curiosity, inventive mindset, and understanding of manufacturing principles and environments.
• Experience in data acquisition system interfacing through direct API calls, SCPI protocols, or other communication protocols.
• Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting languages.
• Experience testing software that interacts with hardware or test systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems and defect tracking tools.
• Experience in RS232, USB, GPIB, or Ethernet interfacing to data acquisition or control hardware.
• Understanding of manufacturing, test, or industrial software environments.
• Experience working with cross-functional or global teams.
• Applied knowledge of measurement systems or fiber optic test environments is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• 0-20% travel domestic and international (Mexico, USA, Poland)

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.