Software Engineer Interview Experience - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Process
I got the interview through GHC.
After the coding challenge, they directly called for on-site interviews in Minneapolis, MN.
There were two rounds.
One technical and one behavioral.
This entire process took around three weeks. However, after the on-site interview, they took around five weeks to give the result, and that too, after multiple follow-ups.
I got rejected because they sponsor a work visa.
They had my details way before scheduling an on-site interview, and I need a work visa. Still, they proceeded with the application and later rejected me for the reason that they knew beforehand.
Just one piece of advice:
Don't waste the candidate's time and efforts when you know you have the reason to reject them way before you call them for an on-site. If not that, at least inform them of the results within a week or so and don't test their patience by making them wait for five weeks.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Target Software Engineer role in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Success Rate
Target's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Minneapolis, Minnesota is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Target's Software Engineer interview process in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Target Work Experiences
- 3.0As of July 2025, return to office two times per weekSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesJuly 24, 2025Pros: You choose the days you work in the office.Cons: Up from everyone working in the office on Wednesday only.
- 5.0Solid place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesOctober 28, 2021Pros: Interesting work; I’m never bored.Cons: Politics and bureaucracy—pay could be higher.
- 3.0Terrible Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesAugust 16, 2021Pros: Job security, growth opportunities, stable income. Culture depends on the team and division of the company; it's a hit or miss.Cons: The expectation is to work early mornings, nights, and weekends. Must be available at all times for production issues. Very few people take vacation.
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