Remote Software Engineer Internship — Open-Source Impact

Wikimedia Foundation; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking versatile interns to join our Software Engineering Internship Program. You will be embedded in an engineering team with a mentor, delivering a defined project and learning the inner workings of open source software used by billions of page views daily.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer a 4-month, 40-hour week remote internship with laptops provided. Some in-person events may occur, and deadlines apply for late February to late June 2027.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with at least one programming language (PHP, Javascript, Python) or mobile language (Kotlin, Swift) or interest in cybersecurity/privacy.
• Basic experience with databases.
• Basic experience with at least one scripting language.
• Basic querying and data manipulation with SQL or other query languages.
• Linux/command-line knowledge.
• Understanding of networking, operating systems, or distributed systems concepts.
• Effective and inclusive communication with diverse communities.
• A desire to contribute to knowledge equity and open access to global education.

Responsibilities

• Embed into an engineering team and deliver a primary project.
• Work with a dedicated mentor to learn the inner workings of open source software.
• Contribute to software that serves billions of page views across Wikimedia projects.
• Explore Wikimedia Foundation departments and engage with the volunteer community.
• Participate in a four-month, 40-hour week remote internship.

Skills

Programming basics

Databases

Scripting language

SQL basics

Linux CLI

Networking basics

Communication

Knowledge equity

Job description

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking versatile interns to join our Software Engineering Internship Program. You will be embedded in an engineering team with a mentor, delivering a defined project and learning the inner workings of open source software used by billions of page views daily.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer a 4-month, 40-hour week remote internship with laptops provided. Some in-person events may occur, and deadlines apply for late February to late June 2027.