Principal Engineer - Target India
Target is seeking a Principal Engineer in Bengaluru to drive technical strategy and software development across multiple portfolios. The role involves designing scalable platform APIs, setting engineering standards, and mentoring technical talent. Candidates must possess 12+ years of experience with a strong background in Java, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with enterprise architecture teams to bridge business goals with robust technical solutions.
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Experience
12+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Target is seeking a Principal Engineer in Bengaluru to drive technical strategy and software development across multiple portfolios. The role involves designing scalable platform APIs, setting engineering standards, and mentoring technical talent. Candidates must possess 12+ years of experience with a strong background in Java, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with enterprise architecture teams to bridge business goals with robust technical solutions.
TAL's take
High-impact Principal Engineer role at a top-tier global organization with clear strategic responsibilities.
The role clearly defines expectations for strategic technical leadership, though the tech stack list is somewhat broad.
Salaries at Target
29.1 LPA average
Based on 104 Grapevine salary entries for Target.
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10 - 12 years | L5
38 LPA average
Range: 38 - 38 LPA
Must haves
- 12+ years of experience in technology development or services
- 4+ years of experience in strategic planning and setting technical direction
- Strong understanding of systems programming and control languages
- Proven leadership and influence capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Tools and skills
About the company
Target is a global retail giant with a significant and highly established engineering presence in India.
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