About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 74528</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Come break through with us. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions</span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Location:</strong> </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Remote </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Role Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Data Scientist II / III role is an exciting opportunity to join Corning’s Data Science & Insight (DSI) team, where the individual will develop AI and machine learning solutions that enhance efficiency, generate actionable insights, and improve decision-making across a large and complex Fortune 500 organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position sits within the Finance function and supports digital transformation initiatives across both corporate finance and the broader enterprise. A central focus of the role is the design and delivery of enterprise-grade, reusable AI/ML models and frameworks that can be applied across finance to address a broad range of business challenges.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The team brings together expertise in statistics, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, MLOps, and corporate finance. Projects are executed in a highly collaborative environment, while also requiring strong individual ownership and initiative.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Using advanced analytical and modeling techniques, the Data Scientist will enable objective, insight-driven analysis for stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. This role requires deep technical capability in applying sophisticated data science and machine learning methods to complex finance-related challenges, including time series analysis, Bayesian modeling, supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and Generative AI.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The role is responsible for developing scalable, reusable solutions and helping to elevate modeling standards across the finance organization. This position follows a hybrid-remote model, with the expectation of being onsite at Corning headquarters for in-person meetings as needed.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Role Context</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Data Scientist is a core member of the centralized Digital Center AI team supporting Finance. This role is responsible for building and maintaining shared AI capabilities—including forecasting, predictive modeling, NLP/GenAI, prescriptive analytics, and pattern recognition—for use across FP&A, Treasury, Controllership, Tax, and Risk.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Success in this role requires a strong focus on scalability, robustness, and responsible deployment, as well as the consistent application of industry best practices in model development, validation, documentation, governance, and MLOps. The individual in this role is also expected to remain current with advancements in AI and machine learning and translate relevant innovations into practical, enterprise-ready applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Design, develop, and validate foundational, reusable AI/ML models and frameworks that can be leveraged across multiple finance functions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods—including time series analysis, Bayesian techniques, tree-based models, clustering, deep learning, NLP, and Generative AI—to solve complex cross-functional finance business problems.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Implement best practices across the full model lifecycle, including problem framing, data quality assessment, feature engineering, validation, interpretability, monitoring, documentation, and reproducibility.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Evaluate existing models, metrics, and workflows critically, and recommend enhancements to improve robustness, scalability, and operational efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner with ML Engineers and Data Engineers to transition prototypes and research into production-ready, governed AI solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Translate analytical findings into clear business insights and recommendations for senior finance leaders and executives.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coach and mentor embedded Finance data scientists on modeling standards, reusable approaches, and best practices.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stay informed on emerging AI/ML research, tools, and methodologies, and identify opportunities to adopt innovations that deliver measurable business value and can be operationalized responsibly.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate learnings, model performance, and standards through presentations, documentation, and knowledge-sharing forums.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Compile, integrate, and prepare internal and external data sources for advanced analysis and modeling.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute high-quality, well-documented code to shared repositories in accordance with enterprise standards.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Education and Experience</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 5 years of experience applying data science and machine learning methods to solve complex business problems.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Academic coursework in applied statistics, machine learning, or data science.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coursework or demonstrated interest in Finance, Economics, or Operations Management is a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within highly collaborative, cross-functional teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven success in converting research and analytical work into production-ready solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong curiosity and willingness to challenge conventional processes and assumptions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving AI/ML tools and practices.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to communicate complex technical analysis clearly and effectively to senior business stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prior publications or conference presentations in quantitative or technical fields are a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Technical Competencies</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong proficiency in Python and the broader Python AI/data science ecosystem.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with Git-based source control, including platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with Databricks and cloud-based machine learning platforms such as AWS or Azure is preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Spark is a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The range for this position is $109,335.00 - $150,336.00 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. </span></p>