Working Student Software Engineer (Automation & ML) (m/f/d) Date: Dec 19, 2025 Location: Berlin, DE, 10117 Company: Corning Requisition Number: 72430 The company built on breakthroughs.u202fu200bu202f Join us.u200bu202f Corning is one of the worldu2019s 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 whatu2019s possible.u202fu202fu200bu202f How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectationsu202fu2013 not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,u202fand the world, forward.u202fu200bu202f u200bAt 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.u200bu202fu202f u200bCome break through with us.u202f 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 u2013 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. Do you get a thrill from making a boring Excel workflow disappear behind a single command? Want to ship ML powered tools that real engineers useu2014cutting hours on internal processes and boosting accuracy? If youu2019re a Bacheloru2019s level SWE who loves turning experiments into usable products, this role is for you. Join our Systems Engineering & Innovation team to automate manual, time consuming workflows, build internal tools and services, apply ML/AI where it adds clear value, and deliver measurable improvements in speed and quality. What youu2019ll do Map existing workflows; identify and prioritize high impact automation opportunities. Build robust scripts/services for data ingestion, validation, parameter generation, and reporting. Integrate with planning tools and data sources via APIs and common formats (CSV/Excel); manage lightweight data stores as needed. Prototype and operationalize ML models (e.g., classification, recommendations, anomaly detection, optimization heuristics); track metrics and impact. Deliver accessible interfaces (CLI or small web dashboards), with tests, docs, and clear handover. Must have qualifications Enrolled in a bacheloru2019s program (CS/EE/Math or similar) with at least one shipped project or substantial system. Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and solid software engineering fundamentals (Git, testing, code reviews). Practical ML/AI experience (scikit learn and/or PyTorch or similar); able to move from notebook to a usable tool. Automation and data wrangling experience (Pandas/NumPy, SQL), working with REST APIs and CSV/Excel. Clear, confident English; additional EU languages are a plus. Nice to have Exposure to networking/telecom, graph algorithms, or optimization (NetworkX, OR Tools). Lightweight UI for internal tools (Streamlit/Dash or simple React) and CLI tooling (Typer/Click). Containers for reproducibility (Docker). Cloud experience is not required. Location and work mode Berlin, Germany. Hybrid: ~60% in-office, 40% remote. Core collaboration in CET with overlap to Gulf Standard Time; occasional meetings with US East Coast. Hours and duration 15u201320 hours per week. 12 months, with potential extension based on business needs and achievements. Compensation Competitive pay per company policy.