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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 into 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.

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People working with a VR headset

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 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.

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.

Program Benefits

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an Intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:

Our University Program provides you with training, mentorship, networking and exposure to leadership that will benefit you now and into your future career.

Work, family, relationships — sometimes it’s a challenge to balance everything in your life and not feel overwhelmed. We have got resources to help.

With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.

Our housing and relocation assistance programs reduce barriers and create ease in taking the next step in your career.

Digital and Data Career Path

Decide Where You Want To Go

Global IT Intern
Cloud and Enablement
Platform Scrum Master
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Kristin N.
Iowa State University, Management Information Systems and International Business

UX Product Designer
and Agile Coach
Product Owner and
Co-Founder,
New Digital Business,
Food Horizon

Kristin N.
Iowa State University, Management Information Systems and International Business

Computer Vision Intern Cargill Innovation Lab
at UIUC
Data Scientist Minneapolis, MN
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Shrey P.
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign,
PhD Robotics and AI

Lead AI Scientist Minneapolis, MN
Computer
Vision Scientist
Minneapolis, MN

Shrey P.
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign,
PhD Robotics and AI

Projected for Success

Our early career Interns and Associates complete meaningful projects that make an impact.

  • Market Research
    1. Employed social listening and analysis skills to data mine social media data to study Gen Z audience culinary trends. These insights are compiled into reports to help Cargill strategists and marketers unlock insights for leading quick service restaurants.
  • UX-UI Design
    1. Built customer acquisition strategies, design dashboards and even mockup e-commerce storefronts and check out experiences.
  • Communication
    1. Followed an editorial calendar, interview professionals, write case studies, cover industry events, publish articles and help increase awareness across Cargill of Digital Foundry’s key stories and accolades.
  • Software Engineering
    1. Developed web-based tool to help a culinary team within Cargill better manage a portfolio of 500+ menu ideas. The tool includes the ability to see ideas in columns based upon their status, the ability to apply filters and search for a specific idea. Phase two of the project provided the ability to visualize trends across the portfolio of ideas through dashboard.
  • Data Science
    1. Developed model using Computer Vision to improve safety at shipping ports.

Cargill Innovation
Lab at UIUC
Research Park

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“As a designer, I always wanted to work in a field that would create the most impact as well as innovate the way we have always done things. Agriculture Technology drew me in because it is a field that will always be around yet there are ways we can improve, flourish, and innovate. There are unique problems to solve when it comes to agriculture and it excites me to dig into them and try to solve them.”

Cindy P., UX/UI Design Associate, Former UX/UI Design Intern

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“Even as an Intern, Cargill will give you the flexibility to work on projects that excite you. At most other companies, this degree of freedom is evasive even for senior employees. The projects here are really cool and have a tangible real-world impact.”

Shrey P., University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign,
PhD Robotics and AI

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Preferred Majors

What we’re looking for

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, and
Management Information Systems

Available Opportunities

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