Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
Process
Initial 30-minute call with the recruitment team.
Take-home test (3 hours maximum).
It appears they expect candidates to give up their time but are unwilling to give up their time to provide feedback.
Questions
In api.php, work through the TODOs using your creativity and judgment. Please only update the api.php file.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Wikimedia Foundation Senior Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
Wikimedia Foundation's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Wikimedia Foundation's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Foundation Work Experiences
- 4.0Remote-friendly environment but short-staffedSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 4, 2025Pros: Good culture and remote-friendly environmentCons: - Short-staffed, so work can be demanding at times. - Tight budget, so promotions are scarce and increases are limited.
- 4.0Improving, but still confusion at the topSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 7, 2024Pros: High quality remote-first workplace Good benefits Everyone loves WikipediaCons: High-level management has historically been zero-sum and top-down, but this seems to be improving.
- 3.0Pros and consSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesJuly 27, 2023Pros: Good people who really do try their best.Cons: Too much focus on what we have done, not enough on what we should do.
