Process
The process was pretty straightforward. A few calls and a take-home test were followed by a higher-level in-person discussion. I enjoyed the interview process, as everyone was quick to respond and accommodating.
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
5.0
Solid place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
October 28, 2021
Pros: Interesting work; I’m never bored.
Cons: Politics and bureaucracy—pay could be higher.
5.0
First Year as a SWE at Target (TLP Program)
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
June 30, 2021
Pros: Great mentorship.
Encouraged to fail; the only expectation is to learn.
Great work-life balance.
Weekly informal check-ins with your manager allow you to communicate any needs you might have related to work or life.
Target really encourages you to explore their tech teams before your "final placement".
Cons: Being virtual can be a little lonely and hard to network, but everyone is cool with "Get To Know You" (GTKY) invites so you can schedule a Zoom meeting just to chat and get to know the person.
5.0
Great place to learn
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
January 19, 2021
Pros: Really good resources for interns to learn.
Cons: Location was not ideal and there was a lack of intern activities.
- 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.
- 5.0First Year as a SWE at Target (TLP Program)Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesJune 30, 2021Pros: Great mentorship. Encouraged to fail; the only expectation is to learn. Great work-life balance. Weekly informal check-ins with your manager allow you to communicate any needs you might have related to work or life. Target really encourages you to explore their tech teams before your "final placement".Cons: Being virtual can be a little lonely and hard to network, but everyone is cool with "Get To Know You" (GTKY) invites so you can schedule a Zoom meeting just to chat and get to know the person.
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 19, 2021Pros: Really good resources for interns to learn.Cons: Location was not ideal and there was a lack of intern activities.
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