Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia free‑knowledge projects, and maintains the open-source MediaWiki platform used to read and contribute content. It builds and runs global web and mobile infrastructure, supports volunteer editor communities, and undertakes legal and grantmaking programs. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, it is a U.S. 501(c)(3) funded primarily by individual donations and grants, serving one of the world’s most-visited websites.
Open Positions at Wikimedia Foundation
3 open positions
A paid, fully remote four-month software engineering internship with the Wikimedia Foundation, beginning in late February 2027. Interns join an engineering team, work on open-source systems supporting Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, and receive mentorship while delivering a primary project.
Senior Software Engineer, Android responsible for building and improving accessible, high-performing Android experiences for Wikipedia’s global, multilingual audience. The fully remote contract role partners across engineering, product, design, and analytics to deliver impactful mobile initiatives.
Wikimedia Foundation seeks a Senior Software Engineer, iOS for a 3-month full-time contract on the App Growth team. You’ll build accessible, scalable iOS experiences for Wikipedia and help improve mobile readership for a global, multilingual audience.