Intern, ML Engineer - Gen AI

Job ID: 274307

Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)

Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Intern/Trainee

Job Function: Internship

Remote Eligible: Yes

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

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.

The Sephora internship program is also a prerequisite for consideration for LEAP, the cross-functional rotational program that provides on-the-job training in each of three Business Units-Supply Chain, Marketing, and Merchandising, over the course of nine months. LEAP prepares successfully performing trainees for a full-time, entry-level role in one of the three Business Units. Interns are invited to apply to LEAP at the beginning of the summer internship.

Program Details

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.

2025 Program Dates

• June 1 - August 14, 2026
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
• June 15 – 19, 2026: On-Site Week in San Francisco at headquarters office
• June 29 – July 3, 2026: Week off for Summer Shutdown
  
  

YOUR ROLE AT SEPHORA...

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern with a deep understanding of AI techniques, including Generative AI and Agentic systems. As a Machine Learning Engineer Intern, you will participate in advanced modeling and GenAI projects, drive innovation through cutting-edge AI solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver working applications. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape our data-driven strategies and contribute to developing state-of-the-art solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business challenges.
• Apply expertise in Generative AI to develop and fine tune models, contribute to synthetic data generation and data augmentation efforts, and engineer GenAI agents using both commercial and open source LLMs.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, software engineers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable AI solutions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, data preprocessing, and feature engineering to ensure high-quality input for modeling.
• Stay at the forefront of AI research, experimenting with emerging techniques and staying informed about the latest advancements in the field.
• Communicate findings, insights, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear visualizations and presentations.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a robust machine learning infrastructure and best practices within the organization.
  
  

We're Excited About You If You Have

• Completion or in progress to attain a degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in data science, machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI systems.
• Proficiency in writing and testing Python object-oriented code with hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and hands-on experience in implementing complex AI models.
• Passion for the scientific process with knowledge and experience in AI system design, measurement, and testing techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to approach complex challenges creatively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed computing is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and unstructured data processing a plus.
• Passion for staying updated with industry trends and sharing knowledge within the team.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduating in 2026 or 2027 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Remote program – work schedule must align with 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 1 - August 14, 2026
• Available for the 1-week On-Site office experience in San Francisco, CA
  
  

The target hourly pay for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 per hour. The actual hourly pay offered depends on a variety of 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.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy…

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.
• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
  
  

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.