Intern, IT WMS & Distribution Automation

Sephora • Las Vegas, NV

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Intern, IT WMS & Distribution Automation, you will help enhance and support the technology platforms that power Sephora’s distribution centers. You will work closely with Warehouse Systems, Distribution Center Operations, Supply Chain, and AI teams to improve system reliability, automate operational workflows, and develop AI-powered solutions that increase efficiency, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment performance. You will also develop prompt-based AI agents that help operations and IT partners interact with systems for visibility, productivity analysis, and reporting.

This is part of Sephora’s 10-week internship program, which provides hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, and projects that directly impact the business. The program includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels. The 2027 program runs June 14 through August 20, 2027, for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a schedule aligned to 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time. The July 6–9 summer shutdown is optional for interns. The opportunity may take place at one of the listed distribution centers: Olive Branch, Mississippi; Perryman or Belcamp, Maryland; Las Vegas, Nevada; Avon, Indiana; or Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is listed as hybrid at a distribution center.

Interns will present project outcomes, evidence, lessons learned, and recommended next steps at the conclusion of the internship. Applicants must be graduating in 2027 or 2028, permanently reside and work in the United States, be available for the program dates, and be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

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 available from June 14 through August 20, 2027.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

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 that streamline warehouse support processes and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations, engineering, and business teams to improve system performance and user experience.
• Support the development of AI agents and decision-support applications for warehouse users.
• Build AI-powered tools, dashboards, and monitoring solutions that enhance 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

• Inclusive and engaging internship experience with weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
• Hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and projects that directly impact the business.
• Caring community and collaboration with teammates focused on innovation and advancing the industry.
• Career development opportunities to challenge, stretch, and develop skills.
• Meaningful work with an opportunity to contribute to positive consumer, industry, and social change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern