Software Engineering Summer Internship-Minneapolis, MN (Starting June 2026)

This position is an internship that starts in Summer 2026. 
Starting Hourly Rate $34.00 per hour.

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 

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

About us:

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 best-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 Tech 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.

Target is looking for passionate software engineers to be part of an incredible 10-week internship opportunity at Target Headquarters in Minneapolis. During the internship, you and a fellow intern will be fully integrated into an engineering team at Target. You will receive hands on training and exciting work – no busy work here!

As an Software Engineering Intern, you will:

• Use your technology acumen to provide input and assist with evaluation of new technologies and contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services.
• Contribute to research and proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies and assist with code and design review; as well as write, organize and maintain code based on designs.
• With guidance, deliver high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables.
• Participate in structured construction, automation, debugging, and implementation activities, ensuring architectural and operational requirements and best practices are met.
• Resolve frequently encountered technical issues and monitor systems capacity with minimal assistance. Search and understand metadata about various data sources and metrics.

Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Currently enrolled in Computer Science/Networking/Computer Engineering program (or related technical discipline)
• Available to start a full-time position (if offered) in Minneapolis starting Summer 2027
• Problem solver who likes to build things, tackle complex technical challenges
• Demonstrates proficiency in at least one programming language
• Demonstrates and continuously builds upon domain-specific knowledge
• Like collaborating with a team and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.