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What the team says
Lilli Iliev
Team Public Policy and Public Sector
‘I consider it a true privilege to be able to work in WMDE's policy team ensuring that the internet is shaped by rules that serve the common good. Working with people who not only uphold principles like responsibility, fairness and transparency, but who also live by and develop them in their everyday work, motivates me each day anew.’
Dan Shick
Team Product and Development
'After a long time in Silicon Valley, I joined Wikimedia Deutschland and immediately learned an important lesson: working not toward profit but toward a common altruistic goal makes work a pleasure, not a chore. I've truly never worked with a group of people so kind to one another and at the same time so committed to their work as my beloved colleagues at Wikimedia Deutschland. I feel lucky to work here!'
Claudia Lang
Team Organizational Development
‘In this organization I can support a worthy cause, and I’m surrounded by diverse individuals who share the same values. Here I find myself in an appreciative and idealistic bubble -- in the most positive sense of the word -- where we’re all working together towards the future we want.’
Beate Leitermann
Team Communities and Engagement
‘I think it's great to work in a team where people in different stages of life come together: I provide the calmness, they provide the pace.’
Alan Ang
Team Product and Development
‘Working at Wikimedia Deutschland brings great joy to me daily. Everyone does their part in ensuring that the sum of all human knowledge is free and accessible to all, and is guided by our core values. At the Software Development Department, we work tirelessly together with global institutions and volunteer communities to make Wikidata and the Wikibase software the heart of the global linked open data ecosystem.’
Diversity
At Wikimedia, employees with a wide range of specialist backgrounds use their professional know-how and expertise to promote the idea of Free Knowledge. Our fields of activity are as diverse as our employees: politics, fundraising, software development, education, science and culture, volunteer support, communications, events and back office and employee services.
What sets us apart
We’re proud of our collaborative and participatory working culture that’s guided by our values: participation, diversity, free and open access, equity, sustainability and respectful collaboration. We've also developed an internal leadership guide in a collaborative process.
Fair Work
We want to make it easier to combine family and career, so we’ve created flexible working models that accommodate changes in the lives of our employees as well as 30 days of vacation (25 days for working students) and guaranteed comp time off for overtime work.
Social Responsibility
We support our employees with a free public transport ticket. In choosing service providers, we rely on regional suppliers and promote a resource-conscious approach to working materials. We use 100% green electricity, organic and fair-trade products, and recycled paper.
Development
We offer In-house training and professional development as well as free external life coaching (professional counseling and coaching on professional and private topics).
Hybrid working
We can offer a hybrid working model for most of our positions. Our Berlin branch is easily accessible by public transport. Our office is bright and spacious, with well-equipped kitchens, a library, as well as meeting rooms and quiet relaxation areas. Thanks to our flex desk system, everyone can book their favoured office desk in advance.
This leadership guide has been developed in a participatory process with all WMDE employees.
2 current job offers
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Our recruiting process
Get in touch with us
Please apply using our online application form.
You'll get a confirmation that we have received your application.
Initial call with Recruiting
We'll give you an introduction to WMDE as an organisation, provide you with initial details about the position, and will talk about the general conditions and the application process.
First interview with the Hiring Manager
We'll ask you some questions about your motivation for this position and your professional experience. You'll gain an impression of what is expected of the position and receive more details about the tasks involved. We always plan some time for your questions too.
Take home assignment &
get to know the team
We invite you to a presentation of a take home assignment followed by a discussion with some team members. For our software engineering positions, a peer programming session is an important part of the selection process, and you'll get to know the team during our Insight Day as well.
Our WMDE Leadership Guide
For leadership positions, we may have an open discussion about our WMDE leadership guide.
Welcome at Wikimedia Deutschland e.V.
Once you have accepted our offer and the works council has given its approval, we will start planning your Welcome Day and onboarding.
Should your application not be accepted, we’re glad to share more information about our reasoning if you so desire.
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We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the application process.
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