Sr. Research Engineer, Front End Developer
ABOUT CORNING
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.
SCOPE OF THIS POSITION
• Join an agile team delivering software solutions to accelerate materials innovation
• Work with UX/UI team members to implement desired functionalities
• Partner with other software teams to share knowledge, resources and deliver holistic solution • Mentor and train junior colleagues on complex frontend challenges
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Mid-level to senior frontend developer. Undergraduate degree in computer science or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Foundational knowledge of software algorithms, data structures and design principles with a proven ability to design and build code
• Experience with basic software development tools such as git and methodologies such as agile development
• 5+ years of software development experience using modern web development languages, tools and frameworks (Vanilla JavaScript, Angular, React, VueJS, HTML, CSS, etc.)
• Ability to work with a design team and translate wire-frames into a scalable front-end architecture
• Familiar with UI Test Automation frameworks, and MVC frameworks
• Familiar with front-end software design patterns (e.g., asynchronicity, data binding, modules, promises)
• Experience interacting with web services/micro services
DESIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Experience with cloud computing
• Data-intensive applications
• Advanced scientific visualization (e.g. d3.js)
• Interest or degree in Math and Science
• Familiarity with research and industrial processes
DESIRED SOFT SKILLS
• Must be self-motivated to deliver meaningful results as required by project
• The ability to deal with uncertainty
• Strong analytical skills
• Collaborative and able to openly engage with colleagues from diverse cultures, disciplines and backgrounds to achieve project goals
• The ability to communicate effectively by phone and video with team members in multiple locations
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. Please contact us to request accommodation.