Software Applications Engineer Jobs in Kansas
Software Applications Engineer jobs in Kansas are in active demand across Lenexa, Olathe, and Overland Park and other Kansas metros, including employers like The University of Kansas Health System, Cargill, and T-Mobile. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. 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 alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Your Internship:
Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.
Applications Food Scientist Research and Development Internship:
Your internship may take place in one of the following areas:
Food R/D Team: Researching how Cargill ingredients function in different snacks and bakery applications and processes. Creating new and innovative bakery, snack, dairy, and beverage formulations for customers and/or tradeshows.
Protein Food R/D Team:In this position, summer interns will have the opportunity to work with our team of food scientists in our Protein business while learning new product development processes like formulation setup, USDA guidelines, understanding ingredient usages, shelf-life evaluation, experimental design, sensory evaluation and least-cost formulations.
Your work:
- Gain immediate hands-on work experience in one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies.
- Participate in orientation, networking, mentoring relationships and other opportunities targeted towards personal and professional development.
- Receive periodic and candid feedback on job performance.
Your internship project(s) will be in one of two areas: research or applications.
- ‘Research’ oriented projects encompass applying scientific principles to build knowledge about food ingredients in our portfolio for use in finished food systems. Knowledge generated by the research group is typically used by our business units and customers to support development of new Cargill ingredients or customers’ finished products. The intern will work as part of a team on a variety of research projects focused on using analytical chemistry and food material science to characterize functionality of food ingredients at the molecular level.
- ‘Applications’ oriented projects involve applying lab or pilot work on customer finished food systems. Such applications work is typically done to meet a customer need and to support development of a new Cargill ingredient or product.
Our Programming:
- With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
- As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
- Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.
Internship Details:
- Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
- Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
- Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
- Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off*
- Mental Health and Wellbeing program
- Digital Learning Library
- Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
- Minnesota-based employees: 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.
Compensation:
Our Network:
Our Vibrant Community:
Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Job Locations:
- Plymouth, MN
- Wichita, KS
Required Qualifications:
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science or a related technical science degree graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2029
- Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)
- All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Plymouth, MN or Wichita, KS for an internship.
- Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Overall 3.0 GPA preferred, on a 4.0 scale
- Ability to prioritize and manage a large workload with multiple priorities
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making
- Strong leadership and technical skills
- Demonstrated ability of collaboration, communication, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and successful completion of work
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. 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 alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Your Internship:
Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.
Applications Food Scientist Research and Development Internship:
Your internship may take place in one of the following areas:
Food R/D Team: Researching how Cargill ingredients function in different snacks and bakery applications and processes. Creating new and innovative bakery, snack, dairy, and beverage formulations for customers and/or tradeshows.
Protein Food R/D Team:In this position, summer interns will have the opportunity to work with our team of food scientists in our Protein business while learning new product development processes like formulation setup, USDA guidelines, understanding ingredient usages, shelf-life evaluation, experimental design, sensory evaluation and least-cost formulations.
Your work:
- Gain immediate hands-on work experience in one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies.
- Participate in orientation, networking, mentoring relationships and other opportunities targeted towards personal and professional development.
- Receive periodic and candid feedback on job performance.
Your internship project(s) will be in one of two areas: research or applications.
- ‘Research’ oriented projects encompass applying scientific principles to build knowledge about food ingredients in our portfolio for use in finished food systems. Knowledge generated by the research group is typically used by our business units and customers to support development of new Cargill ingredients or customers’ finished products. The intern will work as part of a team on a variety of research projects focused on using analytical chemistry and food material science to characterize functionality of food ingredients at the molecular level.
- ‘Applications’ oriented projects involve applying lab or pilot work on customer finished food systems. Such applications work is typically done to meet a customer need and to support development of a new Cargill ingredient or product.
Our Programming:
- With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
- As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
- Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.
Internship Details:
- Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
- Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
- Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
- Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off*
- Mental Health and Wellbeing program
- Digital Learning Library
- Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
- Minnesota-based employees: 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.
Compensation:
Our Network:
Our Vibrant Community:
Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Job Locations:
- Plymouth, MN
- Wichita, KS
Required Qualifications:
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science or a related technical science degree graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2029
- Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)
- All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Plymouth, MN or Wichita, KS for an internship.
- Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Overall 3.0 GPA preferred, on a 4.0 scale
- Ability to prioritize and manage a large workload with multiple priorities
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making
- Strong leadership and technical skills
- Demonstrated ability of collaboration, communication, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and successful completion of work
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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Software Applications Engineer Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The University of Kansas Health System2
- Cargill1
- T-Mobile1
- Accenture1
- Smith & Loveless1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
- Manufacturing1
- Food & Beverage1
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software applications engineer jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one compiled language such as C++, Java, or C#
- Experience designing or consuming REST or SOAP APIs in production environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Ability to read and debug code across multiple layers of a software stack
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional technical collaboration
Software Applications Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many software applications engineer jobs are there in Kansas?
There are 8+ software applications engineer openings in Kansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Lenexa, Olathe, and Overland Park. New positions post regularly as employers across Kansas hire.
How much do software applications engineers make in Kansas?
Software applications engineers in Kansas earn a median of about $113,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,690 for the lowest 10% to over $165,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kansas cities have the most software applications engineer jobs?
Lenexa, Olathe, and Overland Park have the most software applications engineer openings in Kansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire software applications engineers in Kansas?
Employers hiring software applications engineers in Kansas include The University of Kansas Health System, Cargill, and T-Mobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote software applications engineer jobs in Kansas?
Yes. About 17% of software applications engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kansas metros.
How do I apply for software applications engineer jobs in Kansas?
You can apply to software applications engineer jobs in Kansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kansas location, then apply to each one that fits.
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