Lead Engineer - Roundel, Target Product Ads

Target Inc

Minneapolis, MN, US
Base: $132,000.00 - $238,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
7+ years software development experience
Deep expertise in scalable distributed systems
Strong proficiency in jvm languages like java or kotlin
Roundel is Target's $1B+ media business built on first-party data and brand-safe environments to redefine value in the advertising industry

Job Summary

  • Roundel is Target's $1B+ media business built on first-party data and brand-safe environments to redefine value in the advertising industry.
  • As a Lead Engineer, you will serve as the technical anchor responsible for creating, owning, and driving architectural changes for scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
  • Target offers comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, along with 401(k), employee discount, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

Roundel is Target's $1B+ media business built on first-party data and brand-safe environments to redefine value in the advertising industry.

Salary

Base: $132,000.00 - $238,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k), employee discount, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software development experience
  • Deep expertise in scalable distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in JVM languages like Java or Kotlin
  • Experience building RESTful services with Spring Boot
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment

Nice-to-have

  • Ad-tech domain experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with GenAI frameworks and tools
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence technical decisions across teams

Key Requirements

  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • Full lifecycle implementation experience required

Work Rights

Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location

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