[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Wikidata Platform at Wikimedia Foundation

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Open Knowledge, Data ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a backend or platform engineer working on distributed systems or data platforms. A deep understanding of database and knowledge graph representation technologies and standards is required, along with proficiency in Java, C++, or other systems languages. Experience building and operating production-grade services with SLOs and familiarity with modern observability tools are also essential. Experience with knowledge graphs, RDF/SPARQL, streaming data systems, CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools, and Wikimedia technologies are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for Wikidata's query infrastructure. They will improve the reliability, observability, and automation of the Wikidata Query Service and data pipelines. Responsibilities include collaborating with SRE, data engineers, and product teams, monitoring production systems, responding to operational incidents, supporting platform migrations, contributing to deployment automation, and participating in code reviews and technical planning. The engineer will also document systems and share knowledge with team members and the broader technical community.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Operations

Distributed Systems

Data Platforms

APIs

Reliability

Observability

Automation

CI/CD

Service Instrumentation

Code Reviews

Design Discussions

Technical Planning

System Migrations

Triple Stores

Streaming Ingestion

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees