Data Scientist

Location ShanghaiChina
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 6, 2026

Join Sephora in Shanghai as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI to drive business impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Overview

Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic and empowering work environment where creativity and collaboration are highly valued.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models for personalized recommendations and NLP tasks.
  • Optimize model performance through hyperparameter tuning and A/B testing.
  • Implement MLOps pipelines for automated model training and deployment.
  • Work with large-scale datasets using tools like PySpark and NVTabular.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure scalable ML solutions on cloud platforms.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to productionize ML models and drive business impact.
  • Develop explainable AI solutions to enhance model transparency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
  • 3+ years of experience in ML engineering or data science.
  • Expertise in NLP and recommendation systems.
  • Research or publication experience is a plus.

Skills

Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and SQL. Experience with MLOps tools like Kubeflow and MLflow. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AliCloud and GCP. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Experience

3+ years in machine learning engineering or data science, with a proven track record of deploying revenue-generating models.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.

Culture

Sephora fosters a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing employees with the tools and opportunities to innovate and lead. The company values authenticity and embraces diversity, fueling a collective spirit of collaboration and creativity.