Contributed by Vutukuri Sreenivas, Jenkins Mentor
The Jenkins project is proud to announce its intention to participate in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026. This year marks a significant milestone, as it is our tenth year in the program, and we are seeking dedicated mentors to help us define the next decade of Jenkins innovation!
We invite you to join us in guiding a new cohort of contributors as they tackle high-impact projects, from AI integration to core modernization.
📄 Read the full Call for Mentors announcement and apply here
The Mentorship Opportunity
Serving as a GSoC mentor is a high-leverage way to advance the Jenkins roadmap. It offers the opportunity to:
- Accelerate Development: Engage a contributor to work (10–22 weeks) on complex features, plugins, or infrastructure improvements.
- Cultivate Talent: Guide promising developers and help onboard the next generation of Jenkins maintainers.
- Enhance Leadership: Refine your code review and technical management skills in a structured environment.
Commitment & Logistics
- Time Investment: Approximately 5–8 hours per week (flexible and asynchronous).
- Support: You will work alongside a co-mentor, with full administrative support from the Org Admins.
- Scope: Mentors are responsible for technical guidance, code reviews, and providing feedback on proposals.
Next Steps
We encourage you to review our current Project Ideas List or propose a new initiative that aligns with your technical interests.
- View Project Ideas
- Watch the Mentor Overview
- Join the Discussion on the Jenkins GSoC Gitter Channel