Process
The interview process involved two initial phone interviews and then two more on-site interviews. Due to the pandemic, these on-site interviews were also held virtually.
Overall, I would say the process was relatively easy and painless (other than not getting the job).
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 46 interview experiences for the Target Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
26%
Pass Rate
Target's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral24%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Target's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Target Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to start working in software
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
December 10, 2024
Pros: Great learning culture and lots of mentors.
Cons: Low Pay and High Stress
4.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 29, 2025
Pros: Work flexibility: Most teams give you good flexibility in terms of work timings.
Pay: Average
Cons: Team Politics: Again, not something unexpected in the industry.
Pay: In both cons and pros. It is team-dependent, but they do have scope for improving the pay.
5.0
Supported, Accountable, Great Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 27, 2021
Pros: Support, courage, and accountability for work.
Cons: No cons as of now.
- 4.0Great place to start working in softwareSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesDecember 10, 2024Pros: Great learning culture and lots of mentors.Cons: Low Pay and High Stress
- 4.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 29, 2025Pros: Work flexibility: Most teams give you good flexibility in terms of work timings. Pay: AverageCons: Team Politics: Again, not something unexpected in the industry. Pay: In both cons and pros. It is team-dependent, but they do have scope for improving the pay.
- 5.0Supported, Accountable, Great ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 27, 2021Pros: Support, courage, and accountability for work.Cons: No cons as of now.
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