Engineering Manager - Ad Formats Foundation
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- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ 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 demonstrate a strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices. Experience managing engineering teams, particularly within open-source environments, is highly desirable, along with a deep understanding of large-scale platform development and a commitment to collaborative development models.
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 manage engineering delivery, collaborate on roadmaps and technical strategy with the Director of Product, participate in strategic planning, manage budgets, and oversee the development of engineering managers and individual contributors. Furthermore, they will foster a positive and values-aligned team environment, contribute to organizational development, and collaborate with other engineering leaders to ensure the overall success of the MediaWiki platform.
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