Associate Software Engineer - Technology Development Program, Summer 2025 - Atlanta, GA

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Your role:
Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.
What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater.
Associate Software Engineer Position:
As an Associate Software Engineer, you will participate in the development and support of new and existing Technology solutions. In this role, you will be part of a global Digital Technology & Data team and will work to discover and deliver solutions to problems to enable Cargill's digital future.
To power our company's strategic initiatives as we work to nourish the world, Cargill is committed to bringing value to our customers through a comprehensive, integrated set of technology offerings, industry knowledge and relevant expertise. We enable this commitment by being a proven and trusted technology partner, understanding our customers' businesses, and bringing significant industry knowledge and investment in software and services solutions to our customers - helping customers to grow their businesses.
When you step into the Associate Software Engineer role, you will apply your talents on both digital and transformative initiatives. You will get to collaborate with cross-functional global teams or work directly with customers as a key player in a broad range of opportunities with a bright future.
Your Work:

• Develop, test, integrate, maintain, troubleshoot and document software solutions.
• Ensure code quality and incorporate security practices in newly developed and maintained applications.
• Collaborate with the team to adopt agile philosophies, participate in agile ceremonies and help to identify improvements.
• Participate in peer code reviews and learn and adapt to the company's engineering and development practices.
• Participate in the engineering community by maintaining and sharing relevant technical approaches and modern skills.
• Partner collaboratively with other teams to deliver digital solutions.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technology Development Program:
Technology Development Program (TDP) participants will rotate through 3 experiences over the course of 2 years across teams in Atlanta, GA. Each rotation is eight months in length. The rotational experiences are listed below:

• 1 application experience (i.e. ERP, customer/commercial, supply chain, trading, smart manufacturing, non-ERP apps)
• 1 platform experience (i.e. infrastructure as code, Cloud, Cyber Security, API Gateway, DXP, Mobile, Data platform)
• 1 data experience (i.e. Python, SQL)

Graduates of the TDP will be placed in individual Associate Software Engineering roles across Digital Technology & Data (DT&D) at Cargill. In addition to core role, they will act as mentors for newly incoming Rotational Program participants.
Compensation
The expected salary for this position is $90,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.
Our Benefits:
No matter who you are or where you are, we've designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what's needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow's what-ifs. You'll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Short term and long-term incentives
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Retirement plans
• Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation benefits for those that qualify

Our Vibrant Community:
At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.
Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women's Network.
Job Location:

• Atlanta, GA

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa, or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major OR minor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other technology related discipline
• Graduating with a degree between December 2024 and Summer 2025
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
• All candidates must be willing and able to relocate to Atlanta, GA (if applicable)
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previously completed a software engineering internship
• Commercial product software development experience
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of basic structured programming, systems analysis and design, database design, and business concepts
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, verbal and written communication skills, and information research and gathering skills
• Demonstrated analytical and technical skills

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.