Software Engineering Internship Program (2027)

Responsibilities

• Join an engineering team within the Wikimedia Foundation’s Product and Technology departments.
• Complete a primary software engineering project with clear deliverables.
• Develop, test, deploy, or support software for Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
• Work with open-source code and collaborate with a manager, mentor, engineering teams, and Wikimedia communities.
• Contribute to systems involving mobile applications, editing tools, data platforms, release engineering, cloud hosting, infrastructure, or observability.

Requirements

• Commit to a four-month, 40-hour-per-week internship from late February through late June 2027.
• Basic experience with at least one backend or frontend programming language such as PHP, JavaScript, or Python; a mobile language such as Kotlin or Swift; or demonstrated interest in cybersecurity or privacy.
• Basic experience with databases and at least one scripting language.
• For some roles, basic SQL or other query-language skills, Linux and command-line knowledge, and understanding of networking, operating systems, or distributed-systems concepts.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems resourcefully, and remain accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
• Effective, inclusive communication skills with diverse cultural and language communities.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to knowledge equity, free culture, and open access to global education.

Benefits

• Paid internship experience at 40 hours per week.
• Fully remote role within the listed eligible US states and territories.
• Four-month program running from late February through late June 2027.
• Laptop and necessary software provided for the duration of the program.
• Potential opportunities to attend in-person events with fellow interns and teams.