Sr Engineer – iOS Mobile Platform at Target

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

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$95,000 – $171,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in iOS development and Swift programming
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering patterns for building robust and scalable systems
  • Proficiency in modern Swift Concurrency (async/await, structured concurrency, actors)
  • Experience with application architecture, design, and implementation
  • Skills in problem-solving, triaging operational issues, and preventing repeat occurrences
  • Familiarity with CI/CD infrastructure and pipelines for mobile apps
  • Ability to develop clean, well-tested code and developer tools
  • Experience building libraries in areas such as build tools, testing, analytics, networking, and logging
  • Mentoring and guidance skills for junior engineers on coding and design best practices
  • Comfort with AI-assisted development and Generative AI tools

Responsibilities

  • Advance architecture and abstractions to scale code and empower feature teams with autonomy
  • Drive adoption of modern Swift Concurrency to improve safety, readability, and performance
  • Improve and maintain mobile apps CI and CD infrastructure and pipelines
  • Develop clean, well-tested code to deliver functionality for the broader engineering team
  • Build and maintain developer tools to help feature teams work effectively
  • Develop libraries and foundations in areas such as build tools, testing, analytics, networking, and logging
  • Solicit feedback from the development team to drive a great overall developer experience
  • Mentor junior engineers on coding and design best practices for iOS apps
  • Provide high-level tooling support to feature team engineers during work hours
  • Influence fellow engineers by proposing software designs and providing feedback on designs/implementation

Skills

iOS
Swift
Mobile Development
Software Architecture
Software Design Patterns
Scalable Systems
Problem Solving
AI-assisted Development
Generative AI

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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