Data & AI Platform Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is actively seeking a Digital & IT Intern in Charlotte, NC for Summer 2027. The role focuses on growing and scaling enterprise data platforms, with hands-on exposure to platform engineering, Python development, Apache Spark, and AI infrastructure in a real-world environment.

You will gain experience in scalable data workloads, performance improvements, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including housing/travel support and a final project presentation.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business concepts quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative and learn.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support development and enhancement of scalable data and AI platform capabilities.
• Contribute to software engineering activities using Python.
• Assist with platform growth, performance, reliability, and operational improvement needs.
• Work with Apache Spark and distributed computing concepts in support of data workloads.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with platform engineers and partner teams to understand technical requirements.
• Research tools, patterns, and practices that support platform scalability.
• Document technical solutions, workflows, and project outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in IT/CS/Data Science

Tools

Python

Apache Spark

Big data platforms

Distributed computing

Job description

Corning is actively seeking a Digital & IT Intern in Charlotte, NC for Summer 2027. The role focuses on growing and scaling enterprise data platforms, with hands-on exposure to platform engineering, Python development, Apache Spark, and AI infrastructure in a real-world environment.

You will gain experience in scalable data workloads, performance improvements, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including housing/travel support and a final project presentation.