Software Engineering • Senior

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 have a passion for building innovative solutions that address high-impact challenges. Your expertise in software engineering best practices ensures that you guide your team effectively in maintaining infrastructure reliability.

You are comfortable working in a distributed team and understand the importance of fostering cross-team collaboration to achieve business goals. You have a keen interest in data ingestion and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a revenue-generating product that enhances the user experience for Wikimedia/Wikipedia readers.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for innovating, building, and maintaining Wikipedia’s data feeds for high-volume reusers. You will collaborate closely with the product team to ensure that the engineering strategy aligns with business objectives. Your role will involve designing and implementing necessary tools and services that keep the team moving quickly and efficiently.

You will guide your team on best practices for software engineering and infrastructure reliability, ensuring that the solutions you develop are robust and scalable. Your contributions will have a significant impact on the reach and discoverability of Wikimedia/Wikipedia content, ultimately improving awareness and ease of attribution for organizations that reuse this content.

What we offer

Wikimedia Foundation provides a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive as part of a diverse team. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a high impact on the community. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Join us in our mission to enhance the accessibility and usability of Wikimedia/Wikipedia content, and be part of a team that is dedicated to exploring and embracing new technologies.