Full-Time

Principal AI Engineer-Adtech

Posted on 2/21/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In Person

Category
AI & Machine Learning (2)
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Required Skills
Machine Learning
Requirements
  • Computer Science graduates from reputed engineering institutes with 8+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering and Scalable System Design.
Responsibilities
  • Defining, developing and integrating modules for algorithmic decision making with the ad serving technology platform.
  • Influencing roadmaps and driving its execution with a team of talented scientists.
  • Developing a multi-year vision of embedding science with the AdTech platform and collaborating with engineers and science team to bring it to life.
  • Architecting and developing highly scalable low latency AI and ML deployments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in low latency ML engineering in AdTech, Search, or Recommender Systems.
  • Proficient in deployment in cloud and creating highly optimized ML pipelines (low latency distributed ML applications).
  • Strong collaborator and mentor.
  • Preferred domain experience in advertising, customer relevancy models, bidding strategy, click-through rate modelling, etc.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

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