Target Lead Data Engineer reviews

3.8

85% would recommend to a friend

(104 total reviews)
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Michael Fiddelke

100% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Lead Data Engineer employees have rated Target with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 104 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Data Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Target is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Data Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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104 reviews
4.0
Dec 4, 2025

Target review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Wlb, culture, hybrid mode, flexible timing.

Cons

No growth, less salary, some leaders are not good, internal politics

3.0
Nov 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very good and positive work environment Strong work–life balance, especially compared to other large companies Supportive teammates and approachable leadership Good learning exposure and opportunities to work on impactful projects Stable company with clear processes Respectful culture that values diversity and inclusion

Cons

Salary growth can be slow at times Promotions may take time depending on team structure Some processes can feel lengthy due to the size of the organization

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