Lead Engineer - Incident Response Engineering
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As a Lead Engineer, you serve as the technical anchor for the engineering team that supports the product. You help set the direction for application architecture and influence implementation across the team. You can distill abstract architecture into concrete design and guide others in building robust and scalable systems. You demonstrate deep expertise in applying software engineering patterns to solve complex technical problems. You are an expert programmer who applies your skills in developing the product while also influencing fellow engineers through software design proposals, implementation feedback, and technical coaching. You show strong problem-solving skills, help the team triage operational issues, and use your expertise to eliminate repeat occurrences.
We are looking for a highly skilled and self-motivated Lead Engineer to support the Incident Response Engineering team, with an initial focus on an internally developed user and entity behavior analytics capability used for insider risk detection and user risk assessment. You will help mature and expand the tooling that enables security teams to identify risky behavior, investigate users, and respond more effectively using behavioral signals, scoring, and workflow-driven analysis. You will work closely with end users to create innovative solutions that bridge the gap between security operations needs and practical engineering outcomes, while also serving as a key engineering leader across broader Incident Response Engineering tools and platforms, including SOAR and artifact collection. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description.
As a Lead Engineer, you'll take the lead as you…
- Use your technology acumen to apply and maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies within specialized areas of the technology domain
- Design, build, and enhance internal applications, services, and workflows that support insider risk detection, user risk assessment, and incident response operations
- Help mature and become the subject matter expert for an internally developed UEBA capability, including detection workflows, enrichment, scoring, and analyst-facing investigation experiences
- Contribute across the broader Incident Response Engineering portfolio, including SOAR, artifact collection, and related internal platforms
- Evaluate new technologies and participate in decision-making, accounting for factors such as viability within Target's technical environment, maintainability, and cost of ownership
- Lead design, code review, testing, debugging, and implementation activities at the application level
- Partner with engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions
- Support data pipeline and workflow capabilities that improve data visibility, operational effectiveness, and coverage for current tooling gaps
- Provide technical guidance to other engineers and help resolve complex operational and engineering issues through durable solutions
Requirements
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of software development experience with at least one full cycle implementation from requirement to production
- Strong problem solving and thought partnership skills
- Demonstrated sense of ownership and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements
- Expertise in frontend and backend development
- Expertise in JavaScript or TypeScript, React, and Python
- Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and web-based services
- Experience building internal applications, workflow systems, or analyst-facing tools
- Experience with SOAR platforms or security automation tools preferred
- Experience with UEBA, insider risk, behavioral analytics, or detection engineering preferred
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases preferred
- Familiarity with identity and access patterns, including RBAC and Active Directory / LDAP integrations, preferred
- Familiarity with data pipelines or data-processing workflows is a strong plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and contribute across multiple Incident Response Engineering tools and platforms, Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E
Benefits & conditions
- Target Tech
- Full-time
- $132,000 - $238,000 USD annually
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- 7000 Target Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, US 55445
- Target Tech
- Full-time
- $132,000 - $238,000 USD annually
Job Id: R0000436289
The pay range is $132,000.00 - $238,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits., In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Competitive benefits
We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.
Health and well-being
Target offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Plus, get free 24/7 virtual care and mental health support.
Financial well-being
Your financial future is bright with TGT 401(k) offering 5% eligible contribution matching and more discount and reimbursement programs.
Paid time off
Target encourages work-life balance by offering seven paid holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and a flexible paid time off plan that doesn't require time tracking (unless in a location where it is legally required).
Education assistance
Target's industry-leading education assistance benefit, Dream to Be, offers tuition-free programs to support your growth.
Market-leading pay
Target is a proud pay leader in retail and highly competitive with other large companies, providing equitable and competitive pay for all.
Team Target discount
Team members get a 10% discount at all Target stores and Target.com, along with 20% off wellness products and 20% off adult owned-brand apparel and accessories. Plus, get an additional 5% savings with a Target Circle Card. More about pay & benefits
Eligibility requirements may vary based on position, average hours worked, length of service and program requirements. Benefits are subject to change.
