Sr Software Engineer - AI Lab, Ag & Trading North America

About the Company

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first, reach higher, and do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

About the Role

Join our Software Engineering Team - AI Labs to help scale AI capabilities across Ag & Trading- North America. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications and AI-enabled solutions that drive business outcomes. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products, enhance existing platforms, and build enterprise capabilities that enable the organization to leverage AI effectively and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software solutions by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Lead the application of internal software deployment platforms, methodologies, and tools to automate the deployment process, ensuring smooth and reliable releases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and engineers to gather complex requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Write and maintain complex unit tests and integration tests, and perform debugging to maintain the quality and performance of the software.
• Suggest options for improving software development and deployment processes, and implement approved standards to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for complex software applications, deployment processes, and system configurations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex issues with deployed applications to ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience (typically reflects 5 years or more).
• Experience building and scaling full-stack applications using React & TypeScript, Java (Spring Boot), and/or Python.

Qualifications

• Experience building AI solutions, working with AI tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.
• Experience building applications that use large language models or other AI services.
• Experience working with AI coding assistants or agentic development tools.
• Strong foundation in relational databases, with hands-on experience using PostgreSQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps delivery practices.
• Experience deploying and operating applications on cloud-native platforms.
• Proficiency with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of modern application architectures, cloud-native patterns, and security best practices.

Additional Information

The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. This position requires onsite (hybrid) presence at Wayzata, MN Office Center.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $115,000 - $155,000. Compensation varies depending on factors including location, certifications, education, and level of experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance.

Benefits

Cargill offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical and other benefits, dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit Cargill’s Health and Wellness page to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).