As a Senior Engineering Manager at Target, you will lead a team of high-performing full-stack engineers responsible for developing and deploying cutting-edge solutions on the Target Application Platform (TAP), an internal infrastructure that manages software applications across Target's omni-channel retail platform. Your daily responsibilities include driving technical decision-making, managing the development lifecycle from code to deployment, and fostering a culture of agile and DevOps practices. You will collaborate closely with product teams to define the roadmap and ensure seamless integration with other dependent infrastructure teams. Key skills required are proficiency in Kubernetes, experience with Golang or Java/Kotlin, expertise in building APIs, and strong communication abilities to advocate for technical solutions across various stakeholders. This role demands a deep understanding of large-scale enterprise ecosystems and a commitment to career development within the team.
Lead technical decision-making for product development and operations.
Manage and develop a team of high-performing full-stack engineers.
Write production code and actively participate in software development.
Define infrastructure needs and drive resolution of technology roadblocks.
Influence the product roadmap and advocate for agile and DevOps practices.
Ensure adherence to development, security standards, and Target’s platform architecture.
What we're looking for
7+ years of engineering experience with a focus on software development.
1-3 years of team management experience in cross-functional product settings.
Proficiency in Kubernetes and cloud hosting technologies.
Expertise in building high-performance APIs and writing technical specifications.
Strong background in programming languages such as Golang, Java, or Kotlin.
Experience maintaining systems using Bash scripting and open-source frameworks.
Deep understanding of agile development processes and continuous integration/delivery.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,000–$238,000
range sits above
57%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,900–$215,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$153,125–$213,475
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Target
Target Corporation is a large-format general merchandise and grocery retailer offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, apparel, home goods, and electronics through stores and online. Industry: General Merchandise Retail
Target currently has
42 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$98,000–$176,000
across 42 roles with salary data.