software engineer

user experience designer

support specialist

senior software engineer

senior director

Wikimedia Foundation

What is the best part of working at the company?
Remote working conditions, pay is okay

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Layoff, inconsistant leadership, no consistancy with managers, no training, code base Is horrible-but no changes cause of the 'wikiway'


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Some folks very supportive, others are too tied up in their own importance. Really has changed into a corporate world 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work, meetings, work..not much interaction with others. Slack is your friend, but answers can be slow and information limited

It was the worst experience of my life! 
Processes were very slow. Managers were confused, some were dealing with mental issues, and others were more concerned about their career advancement than getting the work done. I was let go for doing my job. I have not received any criticism, nor complaint about my work, until one day my manager asked me to do what I estimated was against the company's rules, and what I have been doing for the past almost 30 years of my career. I tried to plead my case, but they decided to let me go claiming several false accusations. A year later, and I am still traumatized from this experience. Yes, there were several lessons learned.  

The office is centered around a lounge space and incorporates several other seating areas for either group or focused work. The work life balance and generous work from home policy allow staff to make their own schedules within reason. Of the roughly 150 local employees we usually had only 80 people or fewer in the office. Staff were allowed to bring well behaved dogs to the office and the Foundation offered $150 per month for wellness reimbursement.  
My particular position did not have a real path for promotion unless my boss quit or retired, but many other positions had room for real growth.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a terrible place to work. It's completely averse to change, despite management saying they are open to constructive feedback (do not fall into this trap, you'll be shunned by your manager and their followers). They have great values on paper, there is a lot of talk about excellence but it's all make-pretend. You'll see new hires coming and going, frustrated that they are at the place with the best mission ever but the worst workplace culture. If you care about your skills and careers, think twice.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Open Source culture, good benefits 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ticket triaging especially unblock now ticmets

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Remote work and supporttive
Environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lots of tickets and meetings, code reviews

Wikimedia is a great organization with a mission of bringing a free knowledge  for all. I admire it's leaders and the people they brought into the organization. However better communication would help solve some tension inside.

Wiki is a wonderful place to work. Friendly, and passionate people. A bit disorganized and so politics but over all wonderful.

I feel very best and cool during job in this company.The company is very comperative with the employes and gives full protection on clients difficulties.

Great mission: most of the employees are highly dedicated to it. Management is mostly transparent. Work is clearly seen as service to the community of contributors.

I like a lot of people there and they do look after you.  But there are a few very toxic people that are destroying the whole foundation and management not doing anything about it except promoted them.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Software engineer 3 salaries reported	$85,000 per year
User experience designer 1 salary reported	$69.00 per hour
Support specialist 1 salary reported	$89,225 per year
Senior software engineer 1 salary reported	$144,404 per year
Senior director 1 salary reported	$139,239 per year

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