About Wikimedia
Empowering the world with free knowledge access
Key Highlights
- Operates Wikipedia, serving over 1.5 billion unique devices monthly
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Funded by millions of individual donations averaging $15
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization behind Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia, and other free knowledge projects. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Wikimedia operates with a mission to provide free access to knowledge for everyone. The foundation relies o...
🎁 Benefits
Wikimedia offers a flexible remote work policy, generous PTO, and a commitment to employee well-being. Employees also have access to professional deve...
🌟 Culture
Wikimedia fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of free knowledge. The organization values community contributio...
Overview
Wikimedia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and execute long-term engineering strategies for Wikimedia Enterprise. You'll work on building and maintaining data feeds for high-volume reusers. This role requires collaboration with product teams and a focus on software engineering best practices.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering, with experience in developing and executing engineering strategies that align with business goals. You thrive in collaborative environments and are skilled at fostering cross-team collaboration to address complex challenges. Your expertise in building and maintaining high-impact systems will be crucial in innovating Wikimedia's data feeds for high-volume reusers.
You understand the importance of infrastructure reliability and are committed to guiding your team on best practices in software engineering. Your ability to design and implement necessary tools and services will help keep the team moving quickly and efficiently. You are passionate about improving user experiences and increasing the reach of content through innovative solutions.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Wikimedia, you will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term engineering strategy for Wikimedia Enterprise. You will collaborate closely with the product team to innovate and build data feeds that serve high-volume reusers. Your role will involve designing and implementing tools and services that enhance the reliability and performance of these systems.
You will lead efforts to ensure that the engineering practices within your team align with industry standards and best practices. Your contributions will have a significant impact on the user experience for Wikimedia readers and organizations that repurpose Wikimedia content. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of experimentation and exploration within the team, encouraging innovative approaches to problem-solving.
What we offer
Wikimedia offers a unique opportunity to work in a distributed and diverse team that operates like a startup within the foundation. You will have the chance to make a high impact on the accessibility and usability of Wikipedia's content. The organization values collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to improving the user experience for millions of readers worldwide. Join us in our mission to enhance the discoverability and attribution of Wikimedia content.
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