Software Engineering Internship Program (2027)
Wikimedia Foundation6 days ago
Remote, United StatesIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Join an engineering team within the Wikimedia Foundation’s Product and Technology departments.
- Complete a primary software engineering project with clear deliverables.
- Develop, test, deploy, or support software for Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
- Work with open-source code and collaborate with a manager, mentor, engineering teams, and Wikimedia communities.
- Contribute to systems involving mobile applications, editing tools, data platforms, release engineering, cloud hosting, infrastructure, or observability.
Requirements
- Commit to a four-month, 40-hour-per-week internship from late February through late June 2027.
- Basic experience with at least one backend or frontend programming language such as PHP, JavaScript, or Python; a mobile language such as Kotlin or Swift; or demonstrated interest in cybersecurity or privacy.
- Basic experience with databases and at least one scripting language.
- For some roles, basic SQL or other query-language skills, Linux and command-line knowledge, and understanding of networking, operating systems, or distributed-systems concepts.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems resourcefully, and remain accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
- Effective, inclusive communication skills with diverse cultural and language communities.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to knowledge equity, free culture, and open access to global education.
Benefits
- Paid internship experience at 40 hours per week.
- Fully remote role within the listed eligible US states and territories.
- Four-month program running from late February through late June 2027.
- Laptop and necessary software provided for the duration of the program.
- Potential opportunities to attend in-person events with fellow interns and teams.
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About 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.