Sephora Lead Engineer, Integrations

San Francisco • USA

Monday, February 23, 2026

Sephora, a leader in the beauty retail industry, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to innovation, diversity, and excellence. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration thrive, empowering employees to make a significant impact in the beauty sector.

1. Oversee the complete lifecycle of integration components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
2. Design and develop integration solutions using Apigee and Apache Kafka, ensuring optimal performance, security, and maintainability.
3. Take ownership of integration solutions, including code quality, production releases, and ongoing maintenance.
4. Collaborate with enterprise engineering leads to improve integration platforms and implement best practices.
5. Coach and support a team of integration developers, fostering growth and ensuring delivery excellence.
6. Attend requirement discussions to provide technology expertise and establish data mappings.

1. 8+ years of experience in enterprise integration and distributed systems using middleware.
2. 3+ years of hands-on experience in Apigee and Apache Kafka.
3. Proven experience in platform operations, including environment maintenance and performance tuning.
4. Experience implementing API security and designing event-driven architectures.

1. Ability to code custom functions in Java, Spring Boot, or JavaScript.
2. Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines for API and Kafka deployments.
3. Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
4. Excellent analytical thinking and troubleshooting abilities.

8+ years of experience in enterprise integration and distributed systems, with a focus on Apigee and Apache Kafka.

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent (MS preferred).

The annual base salary range for this position is $178,380.00 - $182,000.00, with potential eligibility for bonuses.

Comprehensive healthcare plans, 401k with 4% match, student debt retirement plan, PTO, and flexible work arrangements. Additional perks include a 30% discount on merchandise, free mental health resources, and volunteer matching.

Sephora fosters an inclusive and innovative workplace culture that values diversity and empowers employees to make a meaningful impact. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and considers all qualified applicants.