Sephora Senior Analyst, Personalization Data Science

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Location
San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
$133,952–205,196/year
Department
E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
Industry
Selective Retailing & Department Stores
Posted
Jun 29, 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.

Senior Analyst, Personalization Data Science at Sephora, San Francisco. Full-time role in advanced analytics and machine learning for personalization; $133,952–$205,196/year.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement advanced analytics techniques and methodologies to transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
  • Design and implement innovative analytical solutions in close collaboration with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams
  • Apply data mining, advanced feature engineering, and natural language processing techniques to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets
  • Evaluate new features and technical architectures that will form the foundation for innovative data solutions at Sephora
  • Build comprehensive analytics frameworks that identify and forecast predictive drivers to support opportunity sizing and strategic decision-making
  • Contribute to the continuous optimization of personalization algorithms and data infrastructure

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in data science, analytics, or related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in advanced analytical and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL)
  • Experience with data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning concepts
  • Experience with large-scale structured and unstructured data processing
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into business insights
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

Skills

Python or R SQL Data visualization software Data mining Feature engineering Natural language processing Machine learning Statistical modeling Predictive analytics Big data technologies

Experience

Advanced experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative discipline with demonstrated expertise in developing and deploying analytical solutions in fast-paced, consumer-facing environments. Candidates should have a proven track record of designing and implementing complex analyses, working with large datasets, and collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field; Master's degree preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 133,952 to USD 205,196 per annum.

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.

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