Intern, Product Management, Connecting Clients, Channels and Fulfillment

LVMH; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is offering an Applied AI & Automation Internship designed to expose you to real-world AI challenges. As an Intern, you will design and build AI solutions, work with AI engineers, data scientists, and business teams to move from problem definition to a working proof of concept.

You will develop skills in Python, SQL, and ML, contribute to retrieval-augmented generation and agentic workflows, and learn how AI supports Sephora’s human-centric operating model.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, ML, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong hands-on programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience building and evaluating machine learning or deep learning models.
• Experience developing applications with LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, vector databases, tool calling, or agentic frameworks.
• Strong curiosity, technical depth, and willingness to experiment with emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, evaluate, and iterate on machine learning models for real-world business use cases.
• Build agentic AI solutions capable of reasoning, retrieving information, using tools, and orchestrating multi-step workflows.
• Rapidly develop data science and AI proofs of concept using Python, SQL, machine learning frameworks, and enterprise data.
• Build retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, tool-calling capabilities, multi-agent workflows, and context-aware AI applications.
• Perform data exploration, feature engineering, model experimentation, validation, and error analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML models

LLMs

RAG

Vector databases

Tool calling

Education

CS/ML/Data Science degree

Tools

Vector databases

Tool calling

ML frameworks

Job description

Intern, Product Management, Connecting Clients, Channels and Fulfillment

Intern, Product Management, Connecting Clients, Channels and Fulfillment

Profile

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Company overview:

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The opportunity:

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands‑on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora's career growth opportunities.

2027 Program dates:

• July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown

Position title:

Intern, Applied AI & Automation

Your role at Sephora...

As the Applied AI & Automation Intern, you will design and build AI solutions for complex business challenges. You will work with AI engineers, data scientists, and business teams to take high‑value use cases from problem definition and data exploration through a working proof of concept. The role will contribute to Sephora's evolving human‑agentic operating model, where AI supports predictive insights, integrated decision support, exception management, and workflow automation.

What you willaccomplish:

• Design, train, evaluate, and iterate on machine learning models for real‑world business use cases.
• Build agentic AI solutions capable of reasoning, retrieving information, using tools, and orchestrating multi‑step workflows.
• Rapidly develop data science and AI proofs of concept using Python, SQL, machine learning frameworks, and enterprise data.
• Build retrieval‑augmented generation pipelines, tool‑calling capabilities, multi‑agent workflows, and context‑aware AI applications.
• Perform data exploration, feature engineering, model experimentation, validation, and error analysis.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong hands‑on programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience building and evaluating machine learning or deep learning models.
• Experience developing applications with large language models, retrieval‑augmented generation, embeddings, vector databases, tool calling, or agentic frameworks.
• Strong curiosity, technical depth, and willingness to experiment with emerging AI technologies.

Eligibility 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

What You’ll Get:

The target hourly pay for this position is $30.00- $30.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

• CaringCommunity.You’llcollaborate 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,stretchand develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeauty,you’llfeel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

JoinUs and Belong to Something Beautiful

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969. The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends. The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn. With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients. At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams. Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.