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Job ID: 274309Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US)Job TypePosition Type: Intern/TraineeJob Function: Information TechnologyRemote Eligible: RemoteCompany OverviewAt 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 OpportunityCOMPANY 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.2026 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 ShutdownThe OpportunitySephora Engineering division is looking for passionate and inventive intern who wants to work in Sephora’s digital eCommerce platform.Imagine being part of a team that is at the handling one of the largest client traffic channel at Sephora. As an Intern, you have the opportunity to develop applications that impact millions of clients in both North America & Canada. Your focus is going to be with the Omni payments team to design, develop and stabilize the Micro services.You will have the opportunity to analyze the big picture and perform tactical decision making that supports the strategic direction of Sephora, IT and the Engineering team. They will exercise these responsibilities in compliance with Sephora policies and standards along with industry’s best practices.Sephora is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.Responsibilities• Should be hands-on in developing Java based API.• Should possess basic knowledge on AI, Model-context Protocol, software 2.0 and hands-on working on any AI related area.• Contribute to the overall system design, architecture, security, scalability, reliability and performance of the sephora.com and the commerce APIs• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environmentRequired Skills• Knowledge of design patterns like, circuit breaker, Backend For Frontend (BFF), Saga, CQRS, etc.,• Should have the ability to understand and refactor the program code• Used at least 1 AI pair programming tools (like GitHub copilot).• Knowledge of Kafka and event-drive architecture• Knowledge in Oracle / MY SQL / No-Sql databases• Knowledge on application monitoring solutions (Splunk / Dynatrace)• Ability to Write and Call a Restful API.• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required• Must be results orientated and self-motivatedPREREQUISITES• Having knowledge on developing microservices using Spring boot framework would be a value add.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, CAThe 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.

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