About the role#
As an eCommerce Engineering Intern, you will join our team to explore how data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning improve digital shopping experiences. You will work alongside engineers and business partners to analyze commerce data, develop model prototypes, and translate findings into practical improvements across the customer journey. This role provides hands-on project experience with guidance from experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Use Python and SQL to explore eCommerce datasets, including product, cart, checkout, order, and subscription data.
- Clean, transform, and validate large datasets using Pandas and NumPy.
- Develop and compare machine learning prototypes for use cases like purchase completion analysis, product recommendations, or subscription behavior.
- Create features, establish baseline models, and evaluate performance using metrics appropriate to the business problem.
- Contribute to a scoped project and present your approach, results, and recommendations at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- Graduation date in 2027 or 2028.
- 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.
- Exposure to cloud platforms, infrastructure-as-code tools, observability concepts, or AI/ML platform technologies.
- 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, or distributed systems.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027, from June 14 to August 20.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Must align with 9-5 PM Pacific Standard Time.
- Residency: Must permanently reside and work in the United States.
- Compensation: $30.00 per hour.
About SEPHORA
Sephora is a global beauty retailer founded in 1969. It carries over 500 brands alongside its own label, Sephora Collection, across categories like skincare, makeup, and fragrance. The company operates 3,200 stores and 20 offices across 35 markets. It employs approximately 51,700 people.
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