Senior AI Engineer

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

Tech Overview:

Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com, they experience the impact of Target’s investments in technology and innovation. We’re the technologists behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities.

Join our global in-house technology team of more than 4,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects, coaches and product managers striving to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open-source software to adapt and build best-in-class technology for our team members and guests—and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning.

​​Position Overview:

• Lead Development of Generative AI Applications: Architect and develop advanced generative AI solutions that support business objectives, ensuring high performance and scalability.

• Performance Tuning & Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in applications and implement strategies to improve performance. Optimize machine learning models for efficiency in production environments.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with data scientists, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and transform them into robust technical solutions.

• Mentor Junior Engineers: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on best practices in coding standards, architectural design, and machine learning techniques.

• Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Propose new ideas that could lead to innovations within the organization.

• Deployment & Scaling Strategies: Lead the deployment process of applications on cloud platforms while ensuring they are scalable to handle increasing loads without compromising performance.

• Documentation & Quality Assurance: Develop comprehensive documentation for projects undertaken. Implement rigorous testing methodologies to ensure high-quality deliverables.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Over 6 years of professional experience working with Python programming language in an enterprise setting.

• Strong expertise in Machine Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or similar libraries; experience with Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) is highly desirable.

• Proven track record of optimizing machine learning models for performance improvements across various platforms including cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform).

• Deep understanding of system architecture principles related to scalability and robust application design.

• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with strong analytical abilities.

• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring junior engineers effectively.

Know More About Us Here:

• Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

• Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

• Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion