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The role involves managing globally distributed teams and requires the ability to work independently as part of such a team, with occasional travel several times a year for in-person meetings. No specific location or remote policy is explicitly stated.
Requirements include prior experience managing teams, hands-on software or reliability engineering experience (preferably within the last 3 years), proficiency in project management, and strong understanding of cloud computing, networking, Linux systems administration, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Additional needs are effective communication skills, ability to analyze complex systems under pressure, and a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
The role involves managing one to two globally distributed teams within the Site Reliability Engineering organization, reporting to the Director of Site Reliability Engineering.
Strong candidates show commitment to Wikimedia's mission and values, ability to disagree respectfully while working towards solutions, strong asynchronous communication skills, and aptitude for automation and streamlining tasks.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
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.