Job Description

Job ID: 274304
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Internship
Remote Eligible: Yes

 

Company Overview:

 

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty .

 

The Opportunity:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to  reimagine the future of beauty .

 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.

 

The Sephora internship program is also a prerequisite for consideration for LEAP, the cross-functional rotational program that provides on-the-job training in each of three Business Units-Supply Chain, Marketing, and Merchandising, over the course of nine months. LEAP prepares successfully performing trainees for a full-time, entry-level role in one of the three Business Units. Interns are invited to apply to LEAP at the beginning of the summer internship.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS:

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.

 

2025 PROGRAM DATES:

• June 1 - August 14, 2026
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
• June 15 – 19, 2026: On-Site Week in San Francisco at headquarters office
• June 29 – July 3, 2026: Week off for Summer Shutdown

 

POSITION TITLE: Intern, Machine Learning Engineer, Technology

 

YOUR ROLE AT SEPHORA...

As the Intern, Machine Learning Engineer, you will support the Technology team by applying machine learning concepts to solve real-world business challenges. You'll contribute to the development, deployment, and maintenance of ML models and systems, helping to create more personalized and effective customer experiences.

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH:

• Develop and implement machine learning models for various business applications, such as product recommendation engines, personalized marketing, and beauty trend analysis.
• Work with large datasets to preprocess, clean, and engineer features to improve model performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to deploy ML models into production environments and monitor their performance.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest machine learning techniques and tools to propose innovative solutions.
• Document the development process, model architecture, and results to ensure clear communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values : Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
• Proficiency in Python and its data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas).
• Understanding of machine learning concepts, including model training, evaluation, optimization and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with data preprocessing techniques and feature engineering.
• Familiarity with Azure, Databricks, and MLOps principles is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  

• Graduating in 2026 or 2027 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Remote program – work schedule must align with Pacific Standard Time  
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.  
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
• Available from June 1 - August 14, 2026
• Available for the 1-week On-Site office experience in San Francisco, CA  

The target hourly pay for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 per hour. The actual hourly pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

 

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… 

 

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.
• The learning . We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture . As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

You can unleash your creativity , because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve , because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself , because you are what sets us apart. This , is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.  

 

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

 

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Rotational program, Full time, Traineeship, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Monday to Friday,

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