Software Engineering Internship

Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global food and agriculture company with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. A family company with 160,000 colleagues in 70 countries, Cargill provides food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products vital for living. They connect farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to daily essentials. Their scale allows them to make a positive global impact.

Software Engineering Internship Job Description:

This 12-week summer internship (May/June – early August 2025) in Atlanta, GA, offers a chance to contribute individually or within project teams within Cargill’s global Digital Technology & Data team. The work will focus on applying and building engineering skills in areas such as:

• Cloud platform
• Big data platform
• Application development

The internship provides hands-on experience in real business situations, exposure to various Cargill businesses and functions, and mentorship from experienced professionals. Ongoing performance evaluations will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Applying engineering skills to assigned projects.
• Contributing to the development of software solutions.
• Working collaboratively with team members.
• Participating in internship events to learn about Cargill’s diverse businesses.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Internship Programming:

Cargill offers a comprehensive internship program including:

• Access to expansive learning resources.
• Mentorship and supervision from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for networking with Cargill leadership and other interns.
• Participation in events focusing on leadership development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities with paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Potential for a full-time offer upon successful completion of the internship.

Compensation and Benefits:

• hourly rate: $28.00 – $32.00 (dependent on graduation date and full-time employment eligibility)
• Paid time off
• Mental health and wellbeing program
• Digital learning library
• Housing and relocation assistance (for qualifying candidates)

Required Qualifications:

• Legal right to work in the U.S. (not solely based on a student visa or third-party employer sponsorship)
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technology discipline.
• Graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026.
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA for the internship.
• Ability to complete a 12-week internship during the summer.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to job duties.
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of basic structured programming, systems analysis and design, database design, and business concepts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior software engineering internship experience.
• Commercial product software development experience.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical and technical skills.
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and information research skills.

Network and Community:

Cargill emphasizes intern development through networking opportunities, mentorship, and a vibrant global community that celebrates diversity. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) such as the Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, and others, foster inclusion and employee growth.