Digital and Data
Discover your digital destiny.
We are building a stronger and more sustainable future for agriculture. It takes global teams of talented and disruptive technology innovators to push us forward in our mission to nourish the world safely, responsibly and sustainably. You will begin your career at Cargill with 154 years of experience with new technologies at your disposal to help us serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side by side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture. This is your opportunity to make your mark on our industry’s new technological age.
Early Career Digital and Data Roles
Change begins here.
To power our digital future, Cargill needs the brightest talent to innovate, support and reimagine our technological infrastructure. When you step in as an intern or full-time entry level role, you will apply your talents on digital initiatives or transformative initiatives. You will get to collaborate with cross-functional teams or work directly with customers as a key player in a broad range of opportunities with a bright future.
Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC Research Park
Redesign our future.
“Cargill’s commitment to engaging our students in its innovation process will add a new dimension to their educational experiences at Illinois.”
Robert J. Jones, Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
We’re partnering with the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Research Park to team interns with Digital Foundry at Cargill. Here, you will be part of a startup culture while gaining hands-on experience helping solve some of the greatest challenges across the global food and agriculture systems. Led by our bold digital labs team of data scientists, you will work as an individual contributor or as a member of a project team where software engineering, analytical skills, product design, UX design, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and innovation are the keys to success.
While working in a small, team-oriented workspace, you will face complex business challenges that require your expertise in proposing modern solutions in this evolving industry. The innovative ideas you and your team present will be incorporated into larger-scale projects.
According to Vice President Keith Narr: “We are on a constant search for innovations and talent whose fresh thinking can help us bring new technologies to life.” This is your opportunity to be part of the team that is rethinking our digital future.
(Opportunity open only to current UIUC (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) students)
Digital and Data Career Path
Engineer your own path.
Preferred Majors
The foundations for success in tech.
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, and Management Information Systems