Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Wikimedia Foundation
About this role
A Senior Site Reliability Engineer on the Data Platform Engineering team at the Wikimedia Foundation helps operate and evolve the data infrastructure that supports Wikimedia projects. The role focuses on building and maintaining scalable, reliable platform systems and collaborating with distributed teams to support data-oriented services. It reports to the Engineering Manager of Data Platform Engineering and contributes to the Foundation’s mission of free knowledge.
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About Wikimedia Foundation
wikimediafoundation.orgWikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the wider family of Wikimedia projects, providing the technical infrastructure and organizational support that enables free, openly licensed knowledge worldwide. It supports the volunteer community, builds and maintains the software and servers, and advances policies, research, and tools to improve content quality and accessibility. Funded primarily by donations, the Foundation runs global programs and partnerships to expand access, combat misinformation, and promote inclusion across languages and regions.
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About Wikimedia Foundation
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$113k – $176k
per year