Wikimedia

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...

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Wikimedia

Software Engineering Senior

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Overview

Wikimedia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and execute engineering strategies for Wikimedia Enterprise. You'll work on building and maintaining data feeds for high-volume reusers. This role requires strong collaboration skills 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 long-term engineering strategies. You thrive in collaborative environments and are skilled at fostering cross-team collaboration to meet business goals. You understand the importance of designing and implementing tools and services that enhance team efficiency and infrastructure reliability.

You are passionate about innovation and have a keen interest in building high-impact solutions. Your experience includes working on data ingestion systems, and you are familiar with the challenges of maintaining high-volume data feeds. You are committed to best practices in software engineering and infrastructure reliability, ensuring that your contributions have a lasting impact.

You enjoy working in a diverse and distributed team, embracing new technologies and methodologies. You are adaptable and open to exploring different approaches to problem-solving, which aligns with the startup-like culture of Wikimedia Enterprise.

Desirable

Experience with data feeds and high-volume data processing is a plus. Familiarity with Wikimedia projects or similar open-source initiatives would be beneficial. You are also encouraged to bring any additional skills that could enhance the team's capabilities.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer at Wikimedia, you will be responsible for developing and executing the engineering strategy for Wikimedia Enterprise. You will collaborate closely with the product team to address high-impact challenges related to data feeds for reusers. Your role will involve designing and implementing necessary tools and services that facilitate quick team movement and adherence to best practices in software engineering.

You will guide the team in maintaining infrastructure reliability and ensuring that the solutions you build are scalable and efficient. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience for Wikimedia/Wikipedia readers and organizations that repurpose content. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of experimentation and exploration within the team, encouraging innovative solutions to complex problems.

What we offer

Wikimedia offers a unique opportunity to work on a revenue-generating product that has a significant impact on how Wikipedia content is utilized in third-party environments. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and collaboration. The work environment is flexible, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while being part of a supportive team.

You will have the chance to grow your skills and take on new challenges as Wikimedia Enterprise evolves. The organization is committed to providing a fulfilling work experience, with opportunities for professional development and engagement in meaningful projects that enhance the reach and discoverability of Wikimedia content.

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