Target Careers Jobs, Work From Home Target @ Joblagii ( Principal Engineer )

Target; Pierre (SD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Principal Engineer in Pierre, USA, offering a hybrid/remote work arrangement. The role focuses on setting the technology strategy for advertising tech systems, evaluating build-vs-buy decisions, and guiding software and infrastructure initiatives across multiple product portfolios.

Ideal candidates have an MS in CS or equivalent, 10+ years in software delivery, and strong leadership and communication skills to translate business goals into technical roadmaps.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development or delivery.
• 4+ years of experience in strategic planning and building technical roadmaps.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical issues across multiple technical or domain areas.
• Deep knowledge of ad-tech business fundamentals and understanding how technology can solve business problems while translating business vision into technical strategy and understanding financial implications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set the technology strategy for advertising technology systems, including DSP, SSP, and ad servers.
• Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions for new capabilities, balancing long-term versus short-term tradeoffs.
• Guide design, development, and operationalization of software and infrastructure engineering initiatives across multiple product portfolios and drive adoption.
• Lead and approve engineering efforts to meet functional and non-functional requirements, helping teams solve complex business challenges through current technical solutions.
• Partner with engineering leaders to build a high-performing engineering team and provide technical management, training, motivation and participate in the selection of technical skill.
• Act as an idea leader and actively contribute to the external technical community.

Skills

Software architecture

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Java/Scala/C++/Python

SQL/NoSQL

Kubernetes

Cloud technologies

Job description

Principal Engineer

Location: Pierre, USA.
Salary: $20-30/Hour.
Company: Target.
Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to set the technology strategy for advertising technology systems, including DSP, SSP, and ad servers.
• Evaluate build‑vs‑buy decisions for new capabilities, balancing long‑term versus short‑term tradeoffs.
• Guide the design, development, and operationalization of software and infrastructure engineering initiatives across multiple product portfolios and drive adoption.
• Lead and approve engineering efforts to meet functional and non‑functional requirements, helping teams solve complex business challenges through current technical solutions.
• Partner with engineering leaders to build a high‑performing engineering team and provide technical management, training, motivation and participate in the selection of technical skill.
• Act as an idea leader and actively contribute to the external technical community.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development or delivery.
• 4+ years of experience in strategic planning and building technical roadmaps.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical issues across multiple technical or domain areas.
• Deep knowledge of ad‑tech business fundamentals and understanding how technology can solve business problems while translating business vision into technical strategy and understanding financial implications.
• Preferred experience in building and/or integrating DSP, SSP, or ad server technology systems for self‑service advertising.
• Experience with scalable, high‑performance distributed systems and OOP technologies such as Java/Scala/C++/Python, SQL and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, graph database, etc.), Kubernetes, containerization, cloud tech and similar.
• Leadership skills and ability to guide others, with strong interpersonal skills and proven problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Employment Options

Full‑time remote or hybrid, primarily based on target’s preference. Hybrid arrangements may involve a mix of virtual and on‑site work in a target region. Full‑time remote arrangements allow the team member to work full‑time from a remote location that is not a target facility and travel to headquarters up to four times in a year.

Compensation

Colorado, Connecticut, or Nevada residents may receive a salary range of $169,000 to $305,000. Pay is based on education, experience, certifications and other factors.

Legal

Individuals with Disabilities Act (ADA): Target will provide reasonable accommodations, including a qualified sign language interpreter or other assistance, with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.