Software Development Engineer in Test

Role Description
As a Software Development Engineer in Test at Dropbox, you will play a crucial role in shaping the quality engineering landscape of our core products. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a strategic approach to software quality. You will be instrumental in defining and maintaining high standards for testing and automation at Dropbox, ensuring our products meet the highest reliability and user satisfaction levels.
Dropbox Core Engineering has a new initiative to improve developer productivity and product quality. We are looking for an SDET to help our team build products effortlessly. You will be a foundational member of the newly formed SDET team, that will own and deliver key automation frameworks and testing strategies that enable seamless, scalable, and user-friendly experiences. Your contributions will help define quality and track metrics that ensure high trust, speed, availability, and security in our products.
Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.

**Responsibilities**:
Implement robust, scalable, high-quality test automation solutions, enhancing best-in-class frameworks
Deliver ongoing business impact through ownership of product capabilities or technical systems.
Implement of Test Strategies, Test processes, and Quality Metrics that demonstrate impact.
Collaborate closely with developers, product management, and cross-functional agile teams to ensure full test coverage.
Identify and communicate risks about our releases, ensuring our products deliver value to our customers beyond the immediate area of responsibility.
**Requirements**:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in building automation frameworks.
Expertise with Playwright, Selenium, and other end-to-end test automation frameworks.
Experience in frontend (TypeScript, React) and backend (Python, Node.js) development testing strategies.
Experience developing and maintaining continuous integration and test pipeline tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building on multiple platforms (Web, Desktop, Mobile, and API).
Experience collaborating on technical strategy and cross-team initiatives.
Exceptional attention to detail, deep engagement in product development, and a constant focus on customer experience.
Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.
Team Description
The Dropbox Engineering Team builds the technology that creates more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Every day, our platforms—including Dropbox Dash, Dropbox Sign, and our core sync engine—handle over a billion files for users worldwide, creating engineering challenges as great as the opportunity for impact. Our software engineering team uses a range of technologies to solve interesting problems, including Python, React, Node.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Android development. We think like a startup but build for an enterprise, exploring new possibilities that transform how people work. If you're excited about turning complex technical challenges into intuitive solutions at scale, join our Engineering team.
Areas of work include Machine Learning Engineers, Infrastructure Engineer, Product SWE Frontend and Backend, Mobile Software Engineers (iOS and Android), Engineering Manager, Data Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test, Security Engineering, Site Reliability Engineer, Technical Program Managers, Network Engineer, Datacenter Engineer, Technical Supply Chain Manager and more.

**Benefits**:
Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Medical, Dental & Vision allowance*
Retirement, Critical Illness, Life & Income Protection allowance*
**Business Travel Protection**: Travel medical and accident insurance
Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s