Software Engineering Intern
Quick answer
The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring Software Engineering Interns for a 4-month, 40-hour/week program, starting in late February 2027, with a remote (US) work setup and no specified compensation.
- Role
- Software Engineering Intern
- Organization
- The Wikimedia Foundation
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking Software Engineering Interns for a 4-month, 40-hour/week program, starting in late February 2027. The role involves working on projects within various engineering teams, including Mobile Apps, Editing, Data Platform Engineering, Release Engineering, and Tools Infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Embedded into an engineering team within Product and Technology departments
- Assigned a primary project with clear deliverables
- Learn the inner workings of open source code
- Work with software serving over half a billion page views per day
- Opportunity to learn about various departments at the Foundation
- Connect with the wider volunteer movement and community
What it takes
- Basic experience with at least one back end or front end programming language
- Basic experience with databases
- Basic experience with at least one scripting language
- Linux/command-line knowledge
- Understanding of networking, operating systems, or distributed systems concepts
- Effective and inclusive communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Laptops and necessary software provided, potential in-person events
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship program located?
The internship is remote (US) with potential in-person events.
What is the compensation for the internship?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Basic experience with programming languages, databases, and scripting languages, along with Linux/command-line knowledge and communication skills.
How do I apply?
All interested applicants must apply by November 20, 2026.
Is the internship program remote?
Yes, the internship is remote (US) with potential in-person events.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Wikimedia Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on The Wikimedia Foundation's official posting before applying.
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