Software Developer - C++ (Co-op)

Apera AI Inc•Vancouver, BC

10h•CA$3,600 - CA$4,500•Onsite

About The Position

Apera AI is an innovative, Vancouver-based startup specializing in robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. They are recognized for their contributions to redefining AI-driven robotic vision systems and helping manufacturers enhance flexibility and productivity. Their robots, equipped with Apera's software, possess 4D Vision, enabling human-like object handling for challenging applications like bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly. The company is led by an experienced team focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of C++, including object-oriented design and memory management.
Solid foundation in linear algebra, vectors, and 3D transforms.
Experience with version control (e.g., Git).
Experience with software projects through coursework, personal work, or prior co-op/internships.
Strong C++ skills.
Interest in robotics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Linux development environments.
Exposure to computer vision or robotics libraries (OpenCV, ROS, PCL).
Knowledge of multithreading or networking in C++.
Familiarity with Python for scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of real-time machine vision applications that power robotic systems.
Build features in C++.
Support image processing and robotics integration.
Contribute to testing efforts in both simulated and physical lab environments.
Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of a system used on real factory floors.
Develop and ship core C++ features for Apera Vue.
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.
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.
Participate in daily standups, planning, and code review sessions with experienced engineers.
Implement C++ modules that interact with vision data, robot pose data, or internal image pipelines.
Run and validate code in a live robotic lab environment.
Write tests and help investigate edge cases or bugs in production builds.
Contribute to documentation and developer notes for the next co-op or new team members.
Learn from performance profiling tools to understand how to optimize for speed and memory.