The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Talent & Culture (T&C) Technology team. This team is at the forefront of designing, implementing, and maintaining technical solutions that enhance the employee experience for Wikimedia Foundation staff. The Staff Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and ensuring the successful delivery of critical systems.
About the Talent & Culture (T&C) Technology Team
The T&C Technology team is dedicated to empowering our employees by providing robust and intuitive technology solutions. We collaborate closely with HR stakeholders to understand their needs and develop tools that streamline operations, improve data accuracy, and enhance overall employee engagement. Our work directly impacts the productivity and satisfaction of Wikimedia Foundation staff globally.
What you’ll do
- Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Architect and implement technical solutions that enhance the employee experience for Wikimedia Foundation staff, focusing on areas such as HRIS integration, internal tools, and data analytics platforms.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, HR stakeholders, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to improve our systems and workflows.
Skills and experience you’ll bring
- 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong background in developing and maintaining complex web applications or enterprise systems.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, PHP, JavaScript, or Go, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and data structures.
- Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB).
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- A passion for open-source software and a commitment to the mission of the Wikimedia Foundation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Awesome if you have
- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, BambooHR) and their integration.
- Familiarity with data privacy and security best practices.
- Experience working in a remote-first, globally distributed team environment.
- Contributions to open-source projects.
U.S. Remote Base Salary Ranges
The Foundation has a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and annually reviews salaries and aggregates market data to ensure that compensation is competitive and equitable. New hires are typically paid at the mid-point of the range, and salary offers are determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and the location where the employee will live and work.
Base Salary Ranges
- USA, California, San Francisco Bay Area: $182,780 – $283,276
- USA, New York, New York City: $173,736 – $269,308
- USA, Washington, D.C.: $173,736 – $269,308
- USA, All other states: $164,692 – $255,340
- Canada, Toronto: $138,409 – $214,489 (CAD)
- United Kingdom, London: £108,186 – £167,736
- Germany, Berlin: €99,579 – €154,394
- Netherlands, Amsterdam: €99,579 – €154,394
- Spain, Madrid: €80,306 – €124,472
The Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support employees’ physical, financial, and mental well-being. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 100% employer paid option for employees and eligible dependents
- Paid time off, including 20 days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and an additional 3 days of paid discretionary leave annually
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave after 1 year of employment
- A fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution
- Gym and wellness discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Professional and academic development stipends
More information regarding our benefits can be found on our Benefits page: https://wikimediafoundation.org/benefits/
The Wikimedia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
