Remote Software Engineering Internship: Build Open Knowledge

Wikimedia Foundation; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wikimedia Foundation invites applications for a Software Engineering Internship Program. This fully remote internship requires a four-month, 40-hour-per-week commitment between late February and late June 2027, with laptops and software provided.

Interns will work within an engineering team and contribute to Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia. Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds and will gain hands-on experience in backend, frontend, or mobile development across multiple

Qualifications

• Basic experience with at least one back end or front end programming language (PHP, Javascript, Python) or a mobile app 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
• Effective and inclusive communication skills with diverse cultural and language communities
• A desire to make meaningful contributions to knowledge equity, free culture, and open access to global education

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams on a primary project with clear deliverables
• Learn on the job through mentorship and code reviews
• Contribute to Wikimedia projects used by billions of people
• Engage with multiple Wikimedia Foundation departments and communities

Job description

The Wikimedia Foundation invites applications for a Software Engineering Internship Program. This fully remote internship requires a four-month, 40-hour-per-week commitment between late February and late June 2027, with laptops and software provided.

Interns will work within an engineering team and contribute to Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia. Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds and will gain hands-on experience in backend, frontend, or mobile development across multiple