Engineer - Backbone Network

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Pay range: $73,200.00 - $.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

You will build, run, and automate the Backbone Network at Target, which is used by Team Members and Guests every day. Your work will include deploying new technology to the field, improving the user experience on the network, and ensuring smooth operations of the existing network. You will join a team that owns the Backbone WAN from the edge through our centralized data centers, supporting over 2,000 locations and solving challenging network problems  team is transitioning from a legacy platform to a modern SD‑WAN platform, and you will help lead that transition.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

• 4‑year degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of networking experience and/or software development experience
• Knowledge of core networking elements such as IP addressing, routing, and switching
• Foundational knowledge of network concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems
• Understanding of network design and architecture concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to resolve routine technical issues with some assistance
• Commitment to team priorities and ongoing technical knowledge development
• Continuous learning of new and evolving technologies through formal training and self‑directed education

• Familiarity with SD‑WAN technology
• Experience using automation to solve large‑scale problems

Target offers comprehensive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find more about competitive benefits here.

This position operates as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement, requiring work both onsite at the Target HQ, MN location assigned, and virtually depending on the day's needs. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.acc Non‑accommodation‑related requests will not be addressed through this channel.

Target is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Target welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status at all levels of the organization.