Intern, AI Automation Intern - WMS & DC Systems
About The Position
As the AI Automation Intern for WMS and DC Systems, you will help accelerate automation of warehouse management systems and distribution center workflows. You will work 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. The 10-week Sephora internship program provides hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, and projects that directly impact the business. It includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels. The 2027 program runs June 14 through August 20, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 36 hours per week, aligned to Pacific time. The July 6–9 summer shutdown is optional for interns.
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 United States.
- Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
- Available from June 14 through 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.
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 opportunities for automation.
- 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.
Benefits
- Hands-on learning and projects that directly impact the business.
- Personal and professional networking opportunities.
- Weekly virtual workshops and career panels.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Caring community and collaboration with teammates.
- Opportunities to develop skills through challenging work.
- Hourly pay of $30.00.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
