Software Developer - Full Stack; Co-op

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.

Apera AI is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer (Co‑op) to join the team behind Apera Forge, our web‑based simulation and development platform for vision‑guided robotics. As a co‑op developer, you’ll contribute across the software stack—helping to deliver new functionality, improve developer tooling, and support the cloud infrastructure that powers Forge.

This role is based in person at our Vancouver office and is an 8‑month co‑op term. You’ll work with experienced engineers across product, cloud, and simulation domains. This is a hands‑on role where your work will be reviewed, tested, and integrated into a real production system.

Your work will directly support robotics engineers who rely on Forge to simulate and test robotic vision workflows. You’ll help accelerate how robotic solutions are developed and deployed.

You’ll gain experience with modern development practices including full‑stack web development, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and developer tooling—all within a fast‑paced robotics startup.

You’ll be part of a team that values clarity, iteration, and shipping working software. You’ll learn how to write production‑grade code, contribute to team rituals like sprint planning and code reviews, and see your work make a tangible difference.

• Ship a Full‑Stack Feature by Mid‑Term:
  Within the first 8‑10 weeks, collaborate on a small but meaningful feature—from ticket breakdown and UI mock‑ups to API integration and deployment. Success is measured by quality, user experience, and test coverage. [Tech:
  React, Python, Flask, Git Hub]
• Improve Developer Workflow or Test Coverage:
  Identify a pain point in the development or testing workflow and propose a solution (e.g., test automation, build script improvement, better error logging). Aim to implement and document the improvement by the end of the term. [Tech:
  Git Hub Actions, Pytest, Docker]
• Contribute to Cloud Deployment Reliability:
  Support the maintenance of cloud infrastructure by helping monitor logs, address deployment issues, or improve scripts related to container builds or service health. [Tech: AWS, Docker, Cloud Watch]

• Participate in sprint planning, stand‑ups, and code reviews.
• Break down feature requests into tasks with guidance from mentors.
• Implement and test UI components in React, integrating with backend APIs.
• Write and run unit/integration tests for new features.
• Help reproduce and debug user‑facing issues in test environments.
• Document what you build for future co‑ops and developers.

Apera Forge is built by a tight‑knit, collaborative team that values clarity, simplicity, and learning by doing. You’ll fit well if…

• You’re eager to contribute and ready to learn by shipping real code.
• You enjoy solving technical problems and working across the stack.
• You’re comfortable asking questions and sharing your progress.

• Experience with either Python or React through coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with Git and basic web development practices.
• A desire to work with cloud‑hosted applications and modern Dev Ops tooling.

• Experience with AWS or Docker.
• Exposure to robotics, 3D graphics, or simulation…