[Hiring] Intern, AI Automation Intern - WMS & DC Systems @sephora.com

Role Description

As the Intern, AI Automation–WMS & DC Systems, you will help accelerate the automation of warehouse management systems and distribution center (DC) workflows. This role 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 enhance overall system reliability and fulfillment performance.

What you will accomplish

• Build AI-powered tools, automated scripts, and monitoring dashboards that enhance operational visibility and reduce manual intervention.
• Analyze operational, system, and WMS data to identify process bottlenecks and automation opportunities.
• Support the integration, testing, validation, and deployment of automation scripts and AI tools in staging and production environments.
• Assist with root-source analysis, system troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives for core DC technologies.
• Present automation prototypes, technical findings, and optimization recommendations to engineering and operations stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree).
• Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, 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 14 - August 20, 2027.

Benefits

• The target hourly pay for this position is $30.00 - $30.00.
• Caring Community: You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path: Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work: As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.