Software Developer in Test, File Sync
Austin, Texas, United States
Software and Services
Summary
Posted: Jun 18, 2025
Role Number: 200609869
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The Cloud File Providers team is looking for an SDET to help build the future of File Sync on Apple devices. We are responsible for the FileProvider framework, a technology that powers file sync applications used by millions of people, like Google Drive and iCloud Drive, on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
FileProvider enables file syncing applications to focus on their product and users, by implementing a host of functionality in the operating system itself. Behind an easy to use 3rd party API, we provide a resilient file syncing engine, automatic download and offloading of file contents based on user access patterns and device storage levels, integration with Apple's own Finder and Files applications, integration with Spotlight search, power and performance optimizations, and much more. Our team has given several talks available on developer.apple.com, including "Sync files to the cloud with FileProvider on macOS", and "Bring desktop class sync to iOS with FileProvider".
Description
Responsibilities Include: Maintain a great user experience for our users across the various products that rely on FileProvider. Craft comprehensive test plans for new features and automate them. Investigate test failures and track fixes all across Apple's software stack. Assess the test coverage, raising risk and blind spots to management, and adding tests where missing, or working with other specialists or teams to add tests. Providing periodic assessments on ship readiness for new features.
Minimum Qualifications
Intern or project experience with automation tools development or quality testing.
Experience programming in Python.
Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with performance analysis, stress tests, and scalability assessments.
Experience with telemetry, critical metrics, and data-driven decisions.
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