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. **Role Overview** 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. **Employee Value Proposition (EVP)** **Purpose** 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. **Growth** 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. **Motivators** 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. **Major Objectives**

- 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, GitHub] - 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: GitHub 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, CloudWatch]

**Critical Subtasks**

- 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.

**Culture and Situation Fit** 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.

**Required Qualifications**

- 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 DevOps tooling.

**Bonus Experience (Not Required)**

- Experience with AWS or Docker. - Exposure to robotics, 3D graphics, or simulation environments. - Contributions to open-source projects or previous co-op terms.

**Why You’ll Love It Here**

- Purpose with impact: Help enable smarter, safer automation in real industries - Learning by doing: Apply academic knowledge to real production systems - Supportive culture: Collaborative, curious, and people-first - Great location: Gastown office with transit access and a vibrant tech community

**Application Process:** Please ensure you upload both your resume and transcript, either combined into a single file or as separate files.

- Assessment: Complete a TestGorilla assessment and keep your results to reuse for future opportunities. - Interviews: Take part in interview conversations focused on real problem-solving, how you work, and what you want to learn from the co-op. - Background Check: A brief check is completed as required before an offer. - Timeline: Receive a decision within three to four weeks, so you can plan your journey with confidence. - Human Review: Your application is reviewed by real engineers and people-team members who care about your growth.