
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
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Overview
Wikimedia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and execute long-term engineering strategies for Wikimedia Enterprise. You'll collaborate with product teams to innovate and maintain data feeds for high-volume reusers. This role requires strong software engineering skills and a commitment to infrastructure reliability.
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 adept at fostering cross-team collaboration to achieve high-impact results. You understand the importance of infrastructure reliability and best practices in software engineering, ensuring that the tools and services you design are robust and efficient.
You are comfortable working in a distributed team and have a passion for exploring and experimenting with new technologies. Your ability to innovate and build quickly is complemented by your commitment to maintaining high standards of quality in your work. You are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a product that has a significant impact on how organizations utilize Wikimedia content.
Desirable
Experience with high-volume data ingestion and processing is a plus, as is familiarity with the Wikimedia ecosystem. You are open to learning and adapting to new challenges, and you bring a growth mindset to your work.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term engineering strategy for Wikimedia Enterprise. You will work closely with the product team to innovate and build solutions that enhance the user experience for Wikimedia/Wikipedia readers. Your contributions will directly impact the reach and discoverability of Wikimedia content, as well as improve attribution and verifiability for organizations that reuse this content.
You will guide the engineering team on best practices for software development and infrastructure reliability, ensuring that the tools and services you create are not only functional but also scalable and secure. Your role will involve designing and implementing necessary tools and services that keep the team moving quickly and effectively.
You will also foster a culture of collaboration and experimentation within the team, encouraging innovative thinking and problem-solving. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Wikimedia Enterprise and its impact on the broader Wikimedia movement.
What we offer
Wikimedia Foundation provides a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive. You will have the opportunity to work on a product that is at the forefront of content accessibility and innovation. We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in making a difference in how knowledge is shared and accessed globally.
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