Jenkins accepted as mentoring org for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026
Jenkins Accepted to Google Summer of Code 2026 π
We are thrilled to announce that Jenkins has been accepted as a mentoring organization for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026! This marks our tenth year participating in this prestigious program, and we are excited to continue welcoming new contributors into our vibrant open-source community.
Why GSoC Matters
Google Summer of Code is an outstanding opportunity for aspiring developers to gain hands-on experience in open-source software development. Participants work on real-world projects, collaborate closely with experienced mentors, and make meaningful contributions to the Jenkins ecosystem. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all GSoC participants, and we look forward to seeing another summer of fruitful contributions that will emerge from this year’s program.
Preparing Your Application
If you’re interested in applying, now is the perfect time to get started. We encourage all interested candidates to start preparing their applications and to join our upcoming webinars where we will discuss potential project ideas and provide guidance on the application process. Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved and make the most of this exciting opportunity!
Whatβs on the near horizon for GSoC candidates?
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Review the information for contributors page for detailed application guidelines.
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Join our webinars for a walk through of project ideas, the details of which will be made available over the coming days via our official communication channels. Recordings of these webinars will be made available after each session.
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Use the official proposal template to structure and draft your project proposal.
We encourage you to start engaging with the community early, ask questions, and explore the available project ideas. The more familiar you are with Jenkins and its ecosystem, the stronger your proposal will be.
Refer to the GSoC timeline for a complete list of important dates.
About the author
Kris has been helping out with Jenkins' GSoC participation organization since 2022 and has volunteered to be a GSoC project mentor. She has participated in GSoC twice as a contributor/student previously in 2019 and 2020, and has been trained academically as an astrophysicist with a PhD in the discipline of observational astronomy obtained from the University of Hong Kong in 2021. Professionally, Kris works in the IT sector as a software engineer. She has work experiences in Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/Sass, JQuery, SQL, and has completed projects in software development in general and specifically in artificial intelligence/deep learning/computer vision, Qt programming, and web development. Kris is passionate about open-source and would like to share this passion with fellow learners. Currently, Kris is a part-time MCIT Online student at UPenn.
