Target Software Engineer Intern

target Off-Campus software engineer intern 2024 Hiring Details:

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team.

Target as a tech company? Absolutely. We're the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target's passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the world's best-loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologies—and the brightest people—to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores. Target Technology Services (TTS) is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that guests and team members need and deserve.

Target is looking for passionate software engineers to be part of an incredible 10-week internship opportunity at Target Headquarters in Minneapolis. During the internship, you and a fellow intern will be fully integrated into an engineering team at Target. You will receive hands on training and exciting work – no busy work here!

As an Engineering Intern, you will:

• Use your technology acumen to provide input and assist with evaluation of new technologies and contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services.
• Contribute to research and proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies and assist with code and design review; as well as write, organize and maintain code based on designs.
• With guidance, deliver high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables.
• Participate in structured construction, automation, debugging, and implementation activities, ensuring architectural and operational requirements and best practices are met.
• Resolve frequently encountered technical issues and monitor systems capacity with minimal assistance.

About you:

• Currently enrolled in Computer Science/Networking/Computer Engineering program (or related technical discipline) at the junior status
• Problem solver who likes to build things, tackle complex technical challenges
• Demonstrates proficiency in at least one programming language
• Demonstrates and continuously builds upon domain-specific knowledge
• Like collaborating with a team and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education