Remote Software Engineering Internship (4 Months)

Wikimedia Foundation; Clayton (MO); Remote; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is offering a Software Engineering Internship Program. This 4-month remote internship is 40 hours per week, with a start in late February 2027. Applicants from varied backgrounds are encouraged, and a mentor-supported environment will help you contribute to open knowledge through Wikimedia projects.

You will work on a primary project within engineering teams and gain exposure to multiple Wikimedia departments while exploring potential in-person events for interns.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with at least one backend or frontend programming language (e.g. PHP, Javascript, Python) or a mobile language (Kotlin, Swift).
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful in solving problems.
• Ability to meet deliverable requirements deadlines.
• Effective and inclusive communication across diverse communities.
• Willingness to learn and curiosity to grow.
• Thrives in a collaborative, transparent environment.
• Desire to contribute to knowledge equity and open access.

Responsibilities

• Work on a primary project with clear deliverables.
• Embedded with a mentor and an engineering team to learn on the job.
• Contribute to Wikimedia Foundation software projects impacting billions of page views.

Skills

Backend language

Frontend language

Mobile language

SQL basics

Scripting language

Linux/CLI

Networking basics

Problem solving

Independent work

Deliverables driven

Job description

The Wikimedia Foundation is offering a Software Engineering Internship Program. This 4-month remote internship is 40 hours per week, with a start in late February 2027. Applicants from varied backgrounds are encouraged, and a mentor-supported environment will help you contribute to open knowledge through Wikimedia projects.

You will work on a primary project within engineering teams and gain exposure to multiple Wikimedia departments while exploring potential in-person events for interns.