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 at least 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on large-scale systems and distributed environments. Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams of approximately 25 people is essential, along with a deep understanding of software development methodologies and practices.
Responsibilities
The Director of Engineering, MediaWiki will lead teams responsible for building, maintaining, and improving the MediaWiki platform, ensuring its stability, reliability, and optimal performance. They will collaborate with the Director of Product on roadmaps and technical strategy, participate in strategic planning with other senior managers, and manage the budget and expense priorities for the MediaWiki Engineering group. Furthermore, they will be responsible for hiring, coaching, developing, and empowering engineering managers and individual contributors, fostering a positive and values-aligned team environment, and contributing to organizational development efforts.
Skills
Software Engineering
Open Source Software
MediaWiki
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Community Engagement
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