Intern, AI Automation Intern - WMS & DC Systems

Sephora • Remo, VA

19h • Remote

About The Position

As the AI Automation Intern for WMS & DC Systems, you will help accelerate automation of warehouse management systems and distribution center workflows. You will work closely with Warehouse Systems, Distribution Operations, Supply Chain, and AI teams to design, develop, and deploy intelligent automation and AI-driven tools that streamline distribution operations, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and improve system reliability and fulfillment performance.

This is part of Sephora’s 10-week internship program, which provides hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and projects that directly impact the business, alongside weekly virtual workshops, networking events, and career panels. The 2027 program runs June 14 through August 20. The role is remote, with a schedule of 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, aligned to Pacific time. July 6–9 is an optional intern summer shutdown.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time.
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be available June 14–August 20, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered tools, automated scripts, and monitoring dashboards to improve operational visibility and reduce manual intervention.
• Analyze operational, system, and WMS data to identify process bottlenecks and automation opportunities.
• Support 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.

Benefits

• Hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and projects that directly impact the business.
• Weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
• Intern optional summer shutdown from July 6–9, 2027.
• Collaboration with teammates focused on innovation and advancing the industry.
• Career development opportunities to challenge and develop skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern