Intern, IT WMS & Distribution Automation

Sephora • Avon, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 10-week internship supports technology platforms used by Sephora distribution centers. The intern will work with Warehouse Systems, Distribution Center Operations, Supply Chain, and AI teams to improve system reliability, automate operational workflows, and develop AI-powered solutions that support efficiency, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment performance. The role includes developing prompt-based AI agents that help operations and IT partners interact with systems for visibility, productivity analysis, and reporting.

The internship runs June 14 through August 20, 2027, with 36-hour workweeks from Monday through Friday. The work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time. Work may take place at a Sephora distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi; Perryman or Belcamp, Maryland; Las Vegas, Nevada; Avon, Indiana; or Salt Lake City, Utah. The listed work location is hybrid at a distribution center.

The program offers hands-on project work, weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels. Interns present project outcomes, evidence, lessons learned, and recommended next steps at the end of the program.

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.
• 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

• Interest in AI infrastructure, platform engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, developer experience, or distributed systems.
• 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

• Support Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related supply chain applications.
• Assist with system integrations, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Analyze operational and system data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop automation solutions to streamline warehouse support processes and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations, engineering, and business teams to improve system performance and user experience.
• Support development of AI agents and decision-support applications for warehouse users.
• Build AI-powered tools, dashboards, and monitoring solutions that improve operational visibility.
• Develop AI-powered solutions to support warehouse and distribution center operations.
• Present project outcomes, evidence, lessons learned, and recommended next steps at the internship culmination.
• Demonstrate Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

• Weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
• Hands-on learning and opportunities to work on projects that directly impact the business.
• Career development opportunities through the internship program.
• Caring community, a fulfilling career path, and meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern