- Location
- Remote United States USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $30/hour
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora seeks an AI Automation Intern to develop AI-driven automation for warehouse management systems and distribution center workflows, collaborating with Warehouse Systems, Distribution Operations, Supply Chain, and AI teams. The 10-week internship runs June 14–August 20, 2027, at 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Pacific time; target pay is $30 per hour, subject to qualifications and location.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build AI-powered tools, automated scripts, and monitoring dashboards to improve operational visibility and reduce manual intervention.
- Analyze operational, system, and warehouse management system (WMS) data to identify process bottlenecks and automation opportunities.
- Support the integration, testing, validation, and deployment of automation scripts and AI tools in staging and production environments.
- Assist with root-cause analysis, system troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives for core distribution center technologies.
- Present automation prototypes, technical findings, and optimization recommendations to engineering and operations stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
- Available from June 14 to August 20, 2027.
- Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time.
- Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
- Foundational programming or scripting experience in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Bash, or a comparable language.
- Basic understanding of Linux, networking, APIs, Git, cloud computing, containers, or CI/CD concepts through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Ability to break down problems, learn unfamiliar technology, document work clearly, and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interest in AI infrastructure, platform engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, developer experience, or distributed systems.
- Exposure to one or more cloud platforms, infrastructure-as-code or CI/CD tools, containers, observability concepts, secure software development, or AI/ML platform technologies.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field; graduating in 2027 or 2028.
Workplace
This position is based in Remote, United States, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 30 per hour.
Benefits
Weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels; collaboration with teammates; career development opportunities; meaningful work with consumer, industry, and social impact.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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