Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure at Wikimedia Foundation

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biotechnology, Non-profit, Information ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of related professional experience, including building and maintaining large-scale applications. Proficiency in PHP, Javascript, and relational databases is required, along with experience driving cross-team objectives and user/product impact. A history of open-source contributions and familiarity with content management systems are preferred, as is a degree in computer science or a related STEM field, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will build new infrastructure capabilities into MediaWiki, and profile, refactor, and optimize existing infrastructure components. They will also maintain pieces of infrastructure software, write resilient and maintainable code with a focus on long-term sustainability, and implement observability to ensure high levels of quality and system stability.

Skills

PHP

Javascript

relational databases

large-scale applications

MediaWiki

open source contributions

Wikitext

Markdown

content management systems

Drupal

WordPress

observability

system stability

refactoring

optimization

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