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Target · 2 months ago

Lead Engineer - Operations Innovation

7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $231K/yr

9+ years exp

Target is a company dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. The Lead Engineer, Operations Innovation will be a key technical leader responsible for designing and delivering innovative systems to transform Target's Supply Chain and Stores, particularly focusing on backend systems that support operations.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own and drive the architecture, design, and implementation of backend systems that power Target’s store and warehouse operations

Lead technical discovery and rapid prototyping to evaluate new ideas and prove their value

Collaborate closely with product, operations, and platform teams to translate real-world problems into scalable engineering solutions

Guide the team through ambiguous problem spaces—making smart trade-offs and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery

Champion engineering best practices and mentor other engineers on design, performance, and scalability

Integrate with automation software and systems that interact with physical devices and operational workflows

Qualification

KotlinDistributed systems designEvent-driven architectureBackend systems developmentAutomation integrationMentoring engineersCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

9+ years of software engineering experience

Strong expertise in designing distributed systems and event-driven architectures

Hands-on experience building resilient, high-throughput backend systems

Ability to work across ambiguous, fast-moving initiatives and bring clarity and structure

Excellent communication and a strong bias for action

Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

Preferred

Experience working with automation, hardware integration, or operational tech is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Company

Target

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Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.

Founded in 1962

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.target.com

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