Software Developer

Job Description

Software Developer | Coherent Corp.

The Tone:
This is an entry-level software developer internship at Coherent Corp., located in Saxonburg, PA. Coherent Corp. is a global leader and vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products, including lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. These products serve diversified applications across industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in cutting-edge technical fields, collaborate with skilled software engineers, and benefit from shadowing and mentorship. The successful candidate will also gain experience in small-project management and execution within a stable and growing global leader, contributing to a company that offers stability, longevity, and growth, while providing a comprehensive career development platform.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Saxonburg, PA
• Mission: To develop and integrate software solutions, including web applications, by translating technical requirements into efficient, testable code and user interfaces.
• Tech Stack: C#, .NET, SQL, HTML/CSS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Requirements Gathering: Refine project requirements based on technical needs.
• Code Development: Write efficient, testable code using best practices and applying emerging technologies.
• UI Creation: Create website layouts and user interfaces following standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Data Integration: Integrate data from and into various back-end services and databases.
• Design Collaboration: Work with web designers to align code implementation with visual design intent.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Computer Science or Network Engineering major, and United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Experience: Web application development experience in C#, .NET, or equivalent environment, along with SQL or equivalent database experience.
• Skills: Ability to work creatively and strive for innovative solutions within multi-disciplinary teams; proficient in writing well-designed, testable, and efficient code, applying best software development practices and emerging technologies into operations; skilled in creating website layouts and user interfaces with standard HTML/CSS practices; and adept at integrating data with back-end services and databases.
• Bonus: Strong analytical skills.