Target is hiring for the position of Apprentice – Technology, based in Bengaluru, India. This is a great opportunity for engineering students who want hands-on exposure to how one of America’s leading retailers builds and runs its global technology platform.
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Target |
| Position | Apprentice – Technology |
| Qualification | Pursuing Engineering Degree (CS, IT, or Circuit Branch) |
| Experience | Freshers / Students |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Department | Target Technology Services |
| Apply Mode | Online |
About the Role
As an Apprentice – Technology, you will learn and work alongside seasoned engineering professionals to design innovative solutions. You will use your technology acumen to assist with evaluating new tools, contribute to lifecycle management of services, and participate in structured construction, automation, debugging, and implementation activities under guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and work alongside seasoned engineering professionals to design innovative solutions.
- Assist with evaluation of new technologies and contribute to design and lifecycle management of services.
- With guidance, deliver high-performance, scalable, and secure work.
- Participate in structured construction, automation, debugging, and implementation activities.
- Resolve frequently encountered technical issues and monitor system capacity with minimal assistance.
- Contribute to Target’s Intellectual Property by developing new retail ideas and algorithms.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates pursuing an Engineering degree with a Computer Science, Information Technology, or Circuit Branch specialization can apply, provided they meet the prescribed CGPA or aggregate with no active backlogs. A genuine passion for learning new tools and technologies and a team-player mindset are essential.
Required Skills
- Passion for learning new tools and technologies.
- Team player mindset with a “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to follow through with ideas and deliver on commitments.
- Basic technology acumen relevant to engineering and design lifecycle work.
Recommended Certifications & Skills to Stand Out
For retail-tech apprenticeships and engineering internships in general, candidates commonly strengthen their applications with a foundational cloud certification (AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital Leader), since most large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms run on cloud infrastructure. Practicing core computer science fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, and database basics — through platforms like LeetCode or GeeksforGeeks remains one of the most broadly useful preparation steps for technical screening. A small portfolio of personal or academic projects on GitHub, ideally something involving automation, APIs, or data pipelines, tends to stand out more than certificates alone, since it demonstrates the ability to build and ship real solutions.
Salary & Benefits
Target offers a competitive apprentice stipend along with comprehensive team member benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible team members, plus 401(k), employee discounts, and paid time off programs.
Career Growth Opportunities
Apprentices gain a hands-on overview of the retail and e-commerce business landscape, proficiency in the latest tools and technologies, and the opportunity to interact with global teams, with pathways into full-time Engineer or Data Scientist roles at Target Technology Services based on performance.
Why Join Target?
Target is a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide. In Bengaluru, Target India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team with over 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and technology operations, offering apprentices real exposure to enterprise-scale retail technology.
Selection Process
- Online Application
- Resume Screening
- Technical / Aptitude Assessment
- Interview Rounds
- Final Offer
The process may vary depending on business requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Target Careers portal, review the complete job description, and submit their online application with an updated resume and academic details before the position closes.
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About the Company
Target is one of America’s leading retailers and a Fortune 50 company, known for offering outstanding value, inspiration, and innovation to its guests. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profits back to communities, reflecting its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and ethical business practices.
