Product Manager, CRE
Chainlink LabsSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Non-profitIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the required skills for the Site Reliability Engineering Manager role?
Key skills include prior experience managing teams, hands-on experience with software or reliability engineering (within the last 3 years preferred), strong understanding of cloud computing, networking, Linux systems administration, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), proficiency in project management methodologies, and effective communication in English.
Is this a remote position, and what are the work hours?
The role involves managing globally distributed teams and requires availability for critical meetings and synchronous work between UTC-6 to UTC-3 time zones, with occasional travel several times a year for in-person meetings.
What does the team structure look like for this role?
The manager will oversee one to two globally distributed teams within Wikimedia’s Site Reliability Engineering organization, reporting to the Director of Site Reliability Engineering.
What is the compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What qualities make a strong candidate for this role?
Strong candidates have prior team management experience, recent hands-on SRE or software engineering expertise, technical proficiency in cloud, Linux, containers, and IaC, the ability to work independently in distributed teams, and commitment to the organization's mission.
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
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Risks
Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.
Differentiation
Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.
Upsides
Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.
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