Lead Engineer Cyber AI - Cybersecurity
Target7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445 · full time · Senior
$132,000 – $238,000
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What this role is
A lead engineer role in cybersecurity AI at Target, combining software engineering expertise with deep cybersecurity knowledge to design and deploy AI-powered solutions across security operations, incident response, and threat detection. The position suits senior technologists who can move fluidly between engineering architecture and security domain challenges while guiding teams toward scalable, production-quality systems.
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What they ask for
Required
- 7+ years software development experience with at least one full production cycle
- Experience in security operations, incident response, threat detection, application security, or penetration testing
- Python development with production solutions delivered
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with AI/ML solutions
- Experience with workflow and process automation
Nice to have
- Deep domain-specific knowledge of Target's technology capabilities and competitors
- Expertise in multiple computer languages and frameworks
- Experience building highly scalable distributed systems
- Data lifecycle management and system optimization skills