Director of Engineering, Operations Tools Suite
Serve Robotics120,000 - 180,000 USD/year
- Internship
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit, Open Source SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within an engineering organization. Strong understanding of software development methodologies and experience with large-scale, complex systems are essential. Deep knowledge of open-source software development and experience with collaborative development environments is also required.
Responsibilities
The Director of Engineering, MediaWiki will lead a team of engineers responsible for building, maintaining, and improving MediaWiki, the open-source software platform. They will manage engineering delivery, collaborate on roadmaps and technical strategy with the Director of Product, and participate in strategic planning and problem-solving across the department. Additionally, the role involves hiring, coaching, and developing engineering managers and individual contributors, managing budgets, and ensuring the stability and performance of the production environment.
Skills
Engineering Management
Software Development Principles
Collaboration
Communication
Open-Source Software
Wikimedia Foundation
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
About Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees