Jobs at Wikimedia Foundation

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Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, the world’s largest free knowledge encyclopedia. With a global volunteer base of over 6 million editors and a tech stack built on Python, Django, and Go, the foundation powers more than 300 language editions and hosts 50 million daily pageviews. Its mission to make knowledge freely available drives daily innovations in scalable infrastructure, data analytics, and user experience.

Open roles cover software engineering, data science, product management, community engagement, and infrastructure. Candidates typically work on high‑traffic services, real‑time analytics, and open‑source libraries. Expect a culture that rewards experimentation, offers remote‑first flexibility, and requires strong collaboration with editors, researchers, and external partners.

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Director of Data

Company: Wikimedia Foundation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a highly technical Director of Data to lead data engineering, search, experimentation, and data-related site reliability engineering (SRE) efforts. The role involves shipping reliable privacy-respecting data products, setting technical strategy, managing teams, and fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data systems, open-source tech stacks, and managing globally distributed teams.

Senior DevOps Engineer - Overture Maps Foundation

Company: Linux Foundation

Location: USA

Posted Nov 17, 2025

The Linux Foundation is a global organization that supports open source technology development and adoption. Overture Maps Foundation, a member of the Linux Foundation, develops open map data and seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to ensure the reliability and automation of their data pipelines across cloud environments.

Site Reliability Engineering Manager

Company: Wikimedia Foundation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 16, 2025

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead globally distributed SRE teams. The role involves managing teams, providing mentorship, recruiting, coordinating with other teams, and leading incident response. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing teams, software or reliability engineering, and strong technical skills in cloud computing, networking, Linux systems administration, containerization, and infrastructure as code.

Senior Software Engineer - Product Safety & Integrity

Company: Wikimedia Foundation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 15, 2025

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a senior software engineer to join the Product Safety and Integrity Team. The role involves developing tools to identify and mitigate abuse across Wikimedia projects, designing privacy-conscious systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The foundation values collaboration, humility, and a commitment to free knowledge for all.

Senior DevOps Engineer - Overture Maps Foundation

Company: Linux Foundation

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The Linux Foundation is a global organization that supports open source technology development and adoption. Overture Maps Foundation, under the Linux Foundation, develops open map data and seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to ensure reliability and automation of data pipelines across cloud environments.

Senior Manager - People Operations

Company: Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is seeking a Senior Manager of People Operations to join their team. The role involves managing day-to-day HR activities, supporting employee growth, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen the company culture. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, tech-savvy, and adaptable, with experience in remote or distributed teams.

Senior Manager of B2B Programs

Company: Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation

Location: USA

Posted Nov 15, 2025

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) is seeking a Senior B2B Sales Manager to oversee and grow their company partner portfolio. The role involves driving program adoption, building relationships with Fortune 500 companies, and developing a comprehensive sales strategy. The foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

Site Reliability Engineering Manager

Company: Wikimedia Foundation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 16, 2025

The text describes a job opening for an Engineering Manager position at the Wikimedia Foundation's SRE team. It outlines responsibilities including team management, mentorship, project coordination, and incident response. The role requires technical expertise in cloud computing and DevOps tools, along with leadership and communication skills. The foundation emphasizes diversity, remote work, and alignment with its mission of free knowledge sharing.

[Interim] Senior Manager - Lean In Girls Partnerships

Company: Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 15, 2025

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is seeking a full-time team member to join their team from January through July 2026. The role involves account and partner management, conference and event planning, outreach and conversion campaigns, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of partnership program management experience, be results-oriented, and thrive in a remote-first environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at the Wikimedia Foundation?
Working at Wikimedia is mission‑driven. You’ll collaborate with a global volunteer community, enjoy remote‑first flexibility, and contribute to free knowledge. The environment values curiosity, rapid prototyping, and open‑source collaboration. You’ll see impact in real time and receive support through mentorship, inclusive hiring, and a focus on work‑life balance.
What types of positions are available at the Wikimedia Foundation?
The foundation hires software engineers, data scientists, product managers, UX designers, QA specialists, community managers, technical writers, and infrastructure operators. Roles span from front‑end React development to distributed systems in Go, from analytics pipelines in Python to content moderation tools. Both full‑time and contract positions are available across all skill levels.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Wikimedia Foundation roles?
Stand out by aligning your portfolio with Wikimedia’s mission. Showcase open‑source projects, especially on GitHub, that demonstrate Python, Django, or Go skills. Highlight data‑driven work, experience with large‑scale web services, or volunteer contributions to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects. Prepare concrete examples of how you’ve solved real‑world problems and emphasize collaborative habits.

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