Process
Expect a mix of personal and professional questions, covering your interests and dislikes. Be prepared to talk in depth about your previous projects/assignments or leadership roles.
Also, be able to describe your interest in databases or coding, and explain why you chose one over the other.
Most of the time was spent talking, with one whiteboard coding question toward the end.
Questions
Describe the difference between a stack and a queue. Implement, using the language of your choice, a queue using as many stacks as you want.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Target's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Target Work Experiences
- 4.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 5, 2023Pros: Good company for female employees.Cons: Slow in work and development.
- 1.0DO NOT SIGN THE OFFER PACKAGE (read it with a lawyer; it is a scam)Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesJune 21, 2019Pros: The HQ office is nice and has a nice view.Cons: If you don't work for Target for a year, they will make sure you pay every penny for relocation, even though they paid you less than what the package was. I signed the contract, and they gave me $7,500 for relocation expenses. I quit in less than a year due to being abused, and they sent me a bill for $18,000. I don't understand where the money comes from.
- 4.0Target is a good place to learn, and work-life balance is too goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 30, 2010Pros: 1. Adapts to new technologies 2. Work-life balance 3. Good pay 4. Good recognitionCons: 1. No on-site. 2. Not much to work and learn.
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