Cargill Innovation, Technology & Agility

What is your role on the IT team, and what are your responsibilities?

I am a software engineer at Cargill working from our new Atlanta office. I work with pricing software that manages pricing, rebates and promotions for our animal nutrition business. With my team, I program new functionalities and make updates to better serve our customers, so that they can provide better nutrition for better lives. Although I work with a small — but growing — team in Atlanta, I am also connected to teams across the globe, from Poland to Brazil. After just a short time with the company, I am excited about my potential impact, including mentoring new employees and providing a more personal customer-centric approach to a new in-house engineering team.

How does Cargill support IT professionals? What opportunities for learning and growth are offered, and how does your team effectively work together?

One thing I’ve really appreciated is how much Cargill invests in our growth — not just in our current roles, but in our broader career paths. We have access to LinkedIn Learning, which makes it easy to explore new skills. I recently took a course on sustainability that really expanded my perspective. For my role specifically, Cargill is also covering the cost of a PriceFx certification, which is directly relevant to the tools we use. Even though our team is spread around the globe, there’s a strong culture of support. People are quick to respond and always willing to help, which makes a big difference when you’re working across time zones.

Why might someone want to join Cargill’s IT team? What routines, traditions and perks does your team offer?

For me, I was drawn to the stability of the food and agriculture industry. It felt like a place where I could grow my career while contributing to something that really matters — feeding the world. Since joining, I’ve found the work to be meaningful, and the people have been incredibly welcoming and supportive.

Our team has a great culture — we make time to eat lunch together, and as we grow, we’re looking forward to doing more outside of work, too. I also really enjoy the office itself. On the days I go in, it’s nice to work in a space with big windows that let in tons of natural light and overlook midtown Atlanta. It makes a difference to have that kind of environment. Plus, the fancy coffee machine is a small but fun perk that adds something special to the day.