Sr Engineer - LAN Switching

Be a key contributor to designing, building, and deploying the Switching Fabrics 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 Network Fabrics through automation. You will partner with other teams to design new networks and determine migration plans from existing environment to new environments.

• Software Development in Python

• Switching Operating Systems: Cumulus, SONiC, Cisco IOS, Cisco NXOS

• Network Protocols: BGP, Spanning Tree, LLDP, MCLAG, LACP, and even some EIGRP

• Metrics visualization with tools like Grafana

About You

Required:

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience

• 2-5+ years of Networking Experience

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Network Switching topologies both L2 networks and L3 Networks.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of L2/L3/L4 Networking Protocols BGP, Spanning Tree, LACP, VRRP, and MCLAG.

• Experience utilizing CI/CD technologies (Git,Jenkins/Drone)

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

• Demonstrate some proficiency with Linux Operating Systems

• Understands the concepts of network design and architecture of networks

• Produces clear technical documentation to support systems, designs, and operational processes

• Troubleshoot and resolves routine and moderately complex technical issues with minimal assistance

• Collaborates effectively within the team and supports shared priorities

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Preferred:

• Experience using configuration management technologies like Ansible or Saltstack

• Experience with EVPN and VXLAN, Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

• Target Tech
• Full-time
• $98,000 - $176,000 USD annually

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• 7000 Target Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, US 55445
• Target Tech
• Full-time
• $98,000 - $176,000 USD annually

Job Id: R0000443259

The pay range is $98,000.00 - $176,000.00

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 eligible team members vacation time and paid national holidays, sick time and family leave.

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.

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 technologies-and the brightest people-to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores. Target is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that guests and 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 a Senior Engineer on our Network Edge LAN Switching team, you will help evolve the Switching across all of Stores, Distribution Centers, and Headquarters locations. The Edge Switching 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 path-ways that connect our Target Guest and over 350,000 Team Members to our Target Tech delivered Services and Applications. This team is building the network of the future at Target through adopting open source operating systems and further developing them to meet Target's needs.