3.0
19 Oct 2015
Former employee
San Francisco, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Sephora is classic retail IT: reasonable hours, predictable responsibilities, top-heavy management, access to world-class technologies, systems and equipment. The 4 weeks of vacation, unlimited sick-time and bonus structure (half a year's pay in my case, when we have a good year) are fantastic.
Cons
Top-heavy management. Dysfunctional relationships between software development and product development, worsened by management style and insecurity. Obvious racial profiling in the IT group when hiring for management positions (It's what they call an "Indian shop"). Very few promotions in the overall IT group -- I think they figure the benefits and lifestyle are so good that promotions aren't necessary.