Principal Software Engineer at Cargill
About the role
Cargill is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead design and development of high‑performance C++ systems supporting advanced manufacturing operations. You will architect scalable, reliable software for industrial automation, data acquisition, and real‑time control, integrating with plant equipment and MES/ERP platforms. Partner with cross‑functional engineers to translate requirements into robust solutions, perform code reviews, and mentor developers. You will champion best practices in …
Interview process at Cargill
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
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