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