Software Developer - C++ (Co-op)

<div class="content-intro">We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems.  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 handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.</div>Role Overview: Apera AI is seeking a Software Developer (Co-op) with strong C++ skills and an interest in robotics to join our Apera Vue engineering team for the 8 months term period (Sep 2026 - April 2027). You'll contribute to the development of real-time machine vision applications that power robotic systems across manufacturing and automation environments. This role is based in-person at our Vancouver office. 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. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Purpose  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. Growth  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 to production code, lab hardware, and team-based workflows. Motivators  You'll collaborate with engineers solving high-impact technical challenges. You'll take on meaningful tasks that go beyond academic exercises, seeing your code influence how robots make decisions in real time. Major Objectives <ul><li>Develop and Ship Core C++ Features for Apera Vue  Within the first 8-10 weeks, contribute a discrete feature or performance improvement to the Apera Vue application.  [Tech: C++, Qt, OpenCV] </li><li>Support Robotic Integration and Image Processing  Assist in testing and debugging real-world vision system behavior with robotic systems in the lab. Identify edge cases and performance issues. Suggest and test code-level improvements.  [Tech: Linear algebra, multithreading, image pipelines] </li><li>Improve Code Quality through Testing and Review  Participate in unit testing, test coverage expansion, and refactoring. Contribute to automated testing infrastructure to ensure robustness as the product scales.  [Tools: CMake, Git, GTest, internal CI tools] </li></ul>Critical Subtasks <ul><li>Participate in daily standups, planning, and code review sessions with experienced engineers. </li><li>Implement C++ modules that interact with vision data, robot pose data, or internal image pipelines. </li><li>Run and validate your code in a live robotic lab environment. </li><li>Write tests and help investigate edge cases or bugs in production builds. </li><li>Contribute to documentation and developer notes for the next co-op or new team members. </li><li>Learn from performance profiling tools to understand how to optimize for speed and memory. </li></ul>Culture and Situation Fit At Apera AI, we blend scientific exploration with product execution. Our teams move quickly and iterate often, balancing R&D depth with industry-level engineering. You'll succeed here if: <ul><li>You enjoy learning by building and testing in the real world. </li><li>You're curious about how software meets robotics, perception, and physical action. </li><li>You value clean, well-documented code and thoughtful collaboration. </li></ul> Required Qualifications <ul><li>Strong knowledge of C++, including object-oriented design and memory management. </li><li>Solid foundation in linear algebra, vectors, and 3D transforms. </li><li>Experience with version control (e.g., Git). </li><li>Experience with software projects through coursework, personal work, or prior co-op/internships. </li></ul>Bonus Experience (Not Required) <ul><li>Experience in Linux development environments. </li><li>Exposure to computer vision or robotics libraries (OpenCV, ROS, PCL). </li><li>Knowledge of multithreading or networking in C++. </li><li>Familiarity with Python for scripting and automation </li></ul>The compensation for this co-op role is CAD $3,600 to $4,500 per month. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience in one of the fastest-growing industries at the intersection of robotics, AI, and industrial automation.Note: Please ensure you upload both your resume and transcript, either combined into a single file or as separate files.

Software Developer - C++ (Co-op)

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