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Platform Engineering Manager

Cargill

Platform Engineering Manager

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2 Locations

In-Office

120K-160K Annually

Expert/Leader

Food • Greentech • Logistics • Sharing Economy • Transportation • Agriculture • Industrial

Reimagining what's possible for food and agriculture

The Role

Leads a team securing and operating AI services and platforms. Responsibilities include designing resilient AI security solutions, assessing risks, automating controls, supporting incident response, developing security strategies and standards, documenting system impacts, and creating incident response playbooks. The role requires expertise in LLM, generative AI, and agentic AI security, AI platform components, cloud automation, container architectures, and cloud security technologies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact

The AI Security Engineering Manager will help solidify foundation for the company's modern business applications. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of cybersecurity and AI engineering practices to secure and operate AI services used by our data and application teams to drive business value. You will also lead and coach security team of engineers to deliver highly scalable security solutions using automation

Key Accountabilities

Lead the development of resilient AI services that protects sensitive data and critical business applications
Collaborate with AI platform engineers, cloud engineers, software engineers and other key stakeholders to create security solutions aligning to industry's best practices while fostering trusted relationships
Lead a team of AI security engineers and be a security thought leader for the organization
Assess AI security risks, automate security controls, and support the Incident Response team while making continuous improvements to the organization's AI security posture
Address evolving threats to Cargill's platforms in AI security strategies and platform designs.
Optimize investments in AI security technology to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and cost-effective.
Stay informed about emerging technology trends that impact the company's security and risk posture.
Define and document how the implementation of new systems or interfaces between AI systems affects the security posture of the current environment
Provide expertise for developing AI Security standards and incident response playbooks

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field and or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience working in a software or cloud engineering role.
In-depth knowledge of addressing the unique security challenges of Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, or Agentic AI systems, including model misuse, prompt injection, hallucination risk, and data governance
Experience with AI platform components such as model registries, vector databases, RAG pipelines, fine-tuning workflows, and inference gateways
Familiarity with cloud automation, management, and deployment capabilities.
Knowledge of container architectures, CNAPP, CSPM, CASB, CIEM, CWPP, and CI/CD security in the cloud.
Demonstrates flexibility in changing situations, adapting ideas or perceptions in response to evolving circumstances, and altering standard procedures when necessary. Ability to multitask effectively.

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Compensation Data
The expected salary for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Skills Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in software or cloud engineering
In-depth knowledge of security challenges associated with LLM, generative AI, or agentic AI systems
Experience addressing model misuse, prompt injection, hallucination risk, and data governance
Experience with model registries, vector databases, RAG pipelines, fine-tuning workflows, and inference gateways
Familiarity with cloud automation, management, and deployment capabilities
Knowledge of container architectures, CNAPP, CSPM, CASB, CIEM, CWPP, and CI/CD cloud security
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and multitask effectively

What the Team is Saying

Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, with multiple medical plan options (including HSA/HRA pathways) plus dental, vision, and mental‑health supports such as a 24/7 EAP and Lyra. Wellness incentives, health advocacy, and group‑rate voluntary protections further round out the offering.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine a 401(k) with company contributions and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with some materials also noting an employer‑funded retirement account based on age and service. This multi‑layered design emphasizes long‑term savings and ownership participation.
Parental & Family Support — Paid family leave for the delivering parent is outlined at up to 12 weeks fully paid when combining salary continuation and leave programs, alongside bonding and caregiver leave structures. Family resources such as adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, Bright Horizons childcare support, and Milk Stork are also available.

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The Company

HQ: Wayzata, MN

155,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1865

What We Do

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.

Why Work With Us

The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.