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Software Engineer III, Product Safety & Integrity

Wikimedia Foundation
Location
Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Product & Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1+ years related professional experience
  • Experience building and maintaining large-scale applications
  • Proficiency in PHP, Javascript or similar
  • Proficiency in relational databases
  • Strong foundation in security principles
  • Experience in driving cross-team objectives
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with abuse fighting or security concerns
  • A history of open source contributions
What the job really is

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Software Engineer III to join the Product Safety and Integrity Team, focusing on developing tools to prevent abuse across Wikimedia projects. The role involves designing privacy-conscious systems, adapting strategies to changing standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered solutions. The engineer will also be responsible for writing maintainable code and implementing observability to ensure system stability.

Things to weigh
  • Remote work environment with preferred timezone of UTC - UTC+3
  • No specific mention of additional benefits or perks
  • Salary range provided only for US-based applicants, with adjustments for other countries
Job score2/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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