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  • www.wikimediafoundation.org
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 501 to 1000 Employees
  • 2003
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Internet & Web Services
  • $100 to $500 million (USD)

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The Wikimedia Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia and many other free knowledge projects. All of our work is guided by our mission to share the sum of all knowledge with every person in the world. In collaboration with a network of ...
Mission: The mission of the Wikimedia Foundation is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.

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Wikimedia Foundation Reviews

Wikimedia Foundation140
3.5
57%
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Wikimedia Foundation CEO  Maryana Iskander
Maryana Iskander
16 Ratings
5.0
Current Employee, more than 3 years

"Strong mission and new leadership"

Apr 24, 2023 - Senior Software Engineer in Denver, CO
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- Remote work culture is great - Lots of chances for growth and autonomy

Cons

- Inter-department/team dependency and conflict can get in the way of effective work
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Wikimedia Foundation Interviews

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Positive66%
Negative19%
Neutral15%
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Applied online86%
Employee Referral9%
Recruiter2%
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    Anonymous Employee in Bethlehem, PA
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    Application

    I applied through other source. I interviewed at Wikimedia Foundation (Bethlehem, PA)

    Interview

    I was given an interview after communicating by unconventional means. I appreciated the opportunity and was treated well in the process. I didn't end up getting the job (which I believe was the appropriate choice by the hiring manager), but I had a good experience with management and the interview team. I was treated with respect and consideration.
    Interview

    The main step in the interview was a "take-home test" that involved creating a website. It was a fair test.

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Company Updates

July 1, 2020
In support of racial justice in the United States, Wikimedians are collecting and sharing resources to learn more about the history and current events surrounding #BlackLivesMatter. Find out how you can get involved.
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July 1, 2020
COVID-19
“A world that is changing requires changing how we work.” ... Wikimedia CEO Katherine Maher shares steps we're taking to #StopTheSpread of coronavirus; support our staff, communities, and volunteers; and protect public health.
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Wikimedia Foundation Awards & Accolades

  • The African Excellence Awards 2018https://af-pr.excellence-awards.com/winnerlist/best-of-2018/2018
  • International CooperationPrincess of Asturias Award2015

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