Sephora Senior Engineer, eCommerce

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Location
RemoteCaliforniaUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
$161,640–169,995/year
Department
IT & Technology Systems
Industry
Selective Retailing & Department Stores
Posted
Aug 18, 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 Senior Engineer, eCommerce (Remote, USA). Lead Java microservices development for high-availability platform. $161,640–$169,995.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and design Java microservices and frontend applications for high-availability eCommerce platform components using Object-Oriented design principles, data structures, algorithms, DBMS/SQL, and Software Engineering practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and leads to drive key design decisions and ensure development of application components for enterprise projects
  • Evaluate new industry trends and emerging technologies for appropriateness and application within the eCommerce platform
  • Ensure platform components maintain clear separation of concerns and are designed for reliability and easy scaling
  • Participate in and provide feedback for load and performance testing initiatives
  • Define and implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks for critical metrics at various levels
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers on microservices implementation best practices
  • Assist in troubleshooting issues across the eCommerce application stack to resolve operational and production issues impacting business
  • Influence technical decisions, build consensus among stakeholders, and resolve conflicts constructively
  • Champion company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in Java microservices architecture and design
  • Strong proficiency in frontend application development
  • Advanced knowledge of Object-Oriented design principles and software engineering practices
  • Expertise with DBMS/SQL and data structures
  • Experience with high-availability eCommerce platform architecture
  • Proven track record of mentoring and leading junior engineers
  • Strong understanding of logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks

Skills

Java Microservices Architecture Frontend Development Object-Oriented Design SQL/DBMS Data Structures Algorithms Software Engineering Performance Testing Load Testing Logging Frameworks Monitoring and Alerting Systems Troubleshooting Technical Leadership

Experience

Senior-level experience designing and implementing Java microservices and frontend applications for large-scale eCommerce platforms. Proven experience mentoring engineers and driving architectural decisions across enterprise systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating advanced technical capabilities.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Remote, California, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 161,640 to USD 169,995 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance fully covered; 401(k) with 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; Student Debt Retirement plan (student loan payments qualify for 401(k) match); PTO and flexible work arrangements; protected leave; training, development, and tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise discount and access to flash sales on LVMH brand products; free mental health coaching (Modern Health, 24/7 access); financial coaching (Financial Finesse, 24/7 access); volunteer and donation matching.

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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