Principal C++ Software Engineer - Manufacturing Systems

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 C++, CI/CD, testing, and security, while driving innovation that supports Cargill's mission in sustainable, safe, and efficient food production worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement high-performance C++ applications for manufacturing systems
• Integrate software with industrial equipment, sensors, and MES/ERP platforms
• Lead code reviews and enforce coding standards, testing, and security best practices
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and product teams to define requirements
• Mentor and guide software engineers, providing technical leadership
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability in real-time environments
• Own CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices for plant and cloud systems
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement durable fixes

Required Skills

• C++ (modern C+/14/17/20)
• Object-oriented design and software architecture
• Multithreading and concurrency
• Real-time or near real-time systems
• Industrial protocols and fieldbuses (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA)
• Linux development and debugging
• CI/CD pipelines and Dev
• Ops tools
• Unit testing and automated integration testing
• Performance optimization and profiling
• SQL/No
• SQL databases and data modeling