Target · 20 hours ago
Lead Engineer - Operations Innovation(Remote Or Hybrid)
Brooklyn Park, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $231K/yr
9+ years expTarget is a leading retailer focused on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. They are seeking a Lead Engineer for Operations Innovation to join a new engineering team aimed at transforming Target's Supply Chain and Stores, particularly starting with Supply Chain. The role involves driving the design and delivery of innovative systems, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with various teams to create scalable engineering solutions.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
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
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
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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