Software Developer - C++ (Co-op)

<div class="content-intro"><p>Apera is an innovative, Vancouver-based company at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision — recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award and the 2024 BC Tech "Company of the Year, Growth" award. We're on a mission to redefine AI-driven robotic vision.</p> <p>Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera's software have 4D Vision — the ability to see and grasp objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. We work with the world's leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.</p> <p>Our portfolio spans Vue (our 4D Vision software), Forge (a no-code simulation and AI training studio where customers build, validate, and de-risk robotic cells before any hardware is bought), and VuePod, our new turnkey, productized bin-picking cell.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Overview: </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Apera AI is seeking a </span><span data-contrast="auto">Software Developer (Co-op)</span><span data-contrast="auto"> with strong C++ skills and an interest in robotics to join our </span><span data-contrast="auto">Apera Vue</span><span data-contrast="auto"> engineering team for the<strong> 8 months term period (Jan 2027 - August 2027).</strong> You'll contribute to the development of real-time machine vision applications that power robotic systems across manufacturing and automation environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is based in-person at our Vancouver office.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you'll build features in C++, support image processing and robotics integration, and contribute to testing efforts in both simulated and physical lab environments. Your work will improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of a system used on real factory floors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Value Proposition (EVP)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Purpose</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">You'll contribute to the core of our 4D Vision Technology, helping robots perceive and act in complex, real-world environments. Your code will directly impact robotic accuracy, speed, and adaptability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Growth</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">You'll deepen your understanding of robotics, computer vision, and modern C++ development. You'll gain experience working in a professional R&D environment with exposure