Engineer - Wireless Networking

About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers.

Target as a tech company? Absolutely. We're the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target's passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the world's most loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologiesand the brightest peopleto deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores. Target is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that guests an d team members need and deserve. Our high-performing teams balance independence with collaboration, and we pride ourselves on being versatile, agile and creative. We drive industry-leading technologies in support of every angle of the business, and help ensure that Target operates smoothly, securely and reliably from the inside out.

As Engineer on our Wireless Network team , you will help evolve Wi-Fi connectivity across all our Stores, Distribution Centers, and Headquarters locations The Wi-Fi platform is the critical infrastructure that is essential to help Target deliver on its purpose "To help all families discover the joy of everyday life ." We are the wireless bridge that connect our Target Guest and over 350,000 Team Members to our Target Tech delivered ervices and Applications This team is building the network of the future at Target through adopting AI enhanced Wi-Fi operating systems and further developing them to meet Target's needs.

As Engineer o the Wireless Network team you will :

Be a key contributor to designing, building, and deploying Wi-Fi connectivity at Target. You will partner with other engineers to ensure we build quality products . You will use your talents to help improve the efficiency of our Wi-Fi connectivity through automation You will help build tools t o operate our fleet of access point s.

TEAM AND CULTURE:

We value engineers that care about :

An automation first mindset

Reliability of the Services we provide making o ur Guests and Team Members their top priority

Continuous learning Embrace 50 days of learning

Progress over perfection, build, learn , adapt mindset

High Observability with extensive metrics and logs

Build secure products to protect our systems

No Silos. We are a team and anyone can help out on anything

A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Curiosity

T ECHNOLOGY:

Software Development in Python

Metrics visualization with tools like Grafana

Wireless Operating Systems : Juniper Mist, Cisco AireOS

Network Fundamentals: TCP/IP, IP addressing

About You

Required: 4 year degree or equivalent experience 1 + years of Networking Experience

Demonstrat es knowledge of core Network ing elements in Wireless, IP addressing , routing, switching Demonstrates knowledge foundational Network Concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS

Experience with programming languages in either python, java, or go

Demonstrate ome proficiency with Linux O perating System

Understands the concepts of network design and architecture

Demonstrate strong Written and Verbal c ommunication skills

Resolves routine technical issues with some assistance Builds strong commitment within the team to support the appropriate team priorities Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

Preferred:

Understands basic Wi-Fi network concepts such as SSID, WPA- ersonal , WPA-Enterprise , Channels

Understands basic radio concepts such as frequenc ies , antenna types , attenuation , SNR

Understands utilizing CI/CD technologies ( Git,Jenkins /Drone)

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.