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Software Engineering Internship Program (2027)

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Software Engineering Internship Program (2027) in USA

  • Wikimedia Foundation
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Remote

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.

Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to operating Wikipedia and other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Its vision is to create a world where everyone can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. It builds software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wik...

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