Software Development Engineer – Platform

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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 &amp; 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.&nbsp; 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.</span></p></div><h3 data-start="5013" data-end="5059"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="5017" data-end="5057">Let’s End Robot Blindness. Together.</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="5061" data-end="5361"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Robots can do amazing things, if they can see.</span><br data-start="5108" data-end="5111"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apera AI builds breakthrough 4D Vision™ systems that give robots the clarity to handle complex, real-world tasks.</span></p> <p data-start="5061" data-end="5361"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But vision alone isn’t enough, it needs a foundation that scales, updates, and performs flawlessly.</span><br data-start="5331" data-end="5334"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">That’s where you come in.</span></p> <p data-start="5363" data-end="5696"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer – Platform to design and build the software foundation that powers Apera’s vision-guided robotics systems.</span><br data-start="5527" data-end="5530"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll solve complex system challenges, bridge hardware and software, and ensure every deployment — from lab to factory floor — runs with precision and reliability.</span></p> <p data-start="5698" data-end="5947"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a systems-first role, not app development, not web services.</span><br data-start="5771" data-end="5774"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll design, implement, and maintain deployment frameworks, provisioning tools, and hardware integration layers that make vision-driven robotics scalable and reliable.</span></p> <h3 data-start="5954" data-end="5985"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="5958" data-end="5985">What You’ll Actually Do</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="5989" data-end="6171"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build the backbone: Design and implement platform software in Python and C++ that automates deployment, provisioning, upgrades, and backups for distributed robotic systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="6174" data-end="6366"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Integrate hardware: Connect and validate vision cameras, NVIDIA GPUs, network devices, and robot controllers into a seamless, high-performance platform using Dockerized environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="6369" data-end="6542"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Configure the platform: Contribute to Linux (Ubuntu) system configuration, including autoinstall, cloud-init, and image management to support scalable deployments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="6545" data-end="6704"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Automate reliability: Develop automated health checks, backup/restore processes, and upgrade workflows that keep systems running with near-zero downtime.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="6707" data-end="6865"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Empower teams: Build automation tools that reduce setup and testing time by 30% or more, accelerating deployment cycles for engineering and field teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="6868" data-end="7034"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Continuously improve: Pilot AI-assisted diagnostics, predictive testing, and performance profiling to enhance platform stability and developer productivity.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="7037" data-end="7219"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with robotics, vision, and infrastructure engineers to ensure the Apera platform integrates seamlessly across the full technology stack.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-start="7226" data-end="7276"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="7230" data-end="7276">Why This Is a Career Move (Not Just a Job)</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="7278" data-end="7412"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Apera, we don’t just give robots vision — we build the foundation that keeps that vision running reliably, anywhere in the world.</span></p> <p data-start="7414" data-end="7452"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here’s what makes this role special:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="7455" data-end="7583"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll shape the core. Your code becomes the backbone for every Apera deployment, from pilot projects to global rollouts.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="7586" data-end="7772"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll grow across layers. Work from Python and C++ up through Linux configuration, Docker orchestration, and GPU integration, influencing architecture and process design.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="7775" data-end="7920"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll see your impact. Every improvement you ship reduces install time, boosts uptime, and helps scale AI vision to more robots worldwide.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="7923" data-end="8053"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll define reliability. You’ll help set the standard for what “production-ready” means in AI-driven robotics systems.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-start="8060" data-end="8090"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="8064" data-end="8090">What We’re Looking For</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8094" data-end="8172"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of experience in system-level or platform software development.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8175" data-end="8271"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience building deployment or configuration tools.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8274" data-end="8382"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience with Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred), Docker, and automation frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8385" data-end="8506"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience integrating hardware, cameras, GPUs, robot controllers, and network interfaces — into cohesive systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8509" data-end="8618"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with Ubuntu autoinstall, cloud-init, and system imaging for scalable deployment automation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8621" data-end="8700"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted testing.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8703" data-end="8778"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong debugging, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-start="8785" data-end="8817"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="8789" data-end="8817">Bonus Points If You Have</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8821" data-end="8908"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with NVIDIA GPU workflows and high-performance Dockerized compute.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8911" data-end="8996"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Background in camera hardware integration, PoE systems, or network peripherals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="8999" data-end="9082"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with SELinux, OverlayFS/SquashFS, or Linux performance profiling.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="9085" data-end="9151"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to AWS infrastructure or distributed system design.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="9154" data-end="9231"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Curiosity to explore predictive diagnostics and AI-assisted monitoring.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-start="9238" data-end="9256"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="9242" data-end="9256">Why Apera?</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="9260" data-end="9310"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Every employee is an owner,&nbsp;equity for all.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="9313" data-end="9387"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="9390" data-end="9492"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Well-funded and scaling quickly, with a recent Series A fueling product and platform innovation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="9588" data-end="9693"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Purpose with impact: Your work won’t sit idle, it will power robots in factories around the world.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Straightforward Compensation, Real Growth</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Apera AI, we keep compensation as clear as our technology. We hire for impact - and reward it accordingly. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Total compensation: $110,000 CAD – $180,000 CAD per year, plus equity opportunities. This is an intermediate to senior role; we place and pay based on demonstrated competency, so where you land in the range reflects the scope and impact you bring.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We tailor offers based on more than resume years - we look at your unique skills, creative problem-solving, and the impact you’ll have as we reinvent industrial automation with AI-powered vision systems. Transparency is our baseline; growth is our promise.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Apera AI, you’ll help bring intelligent robots into production and shape the future of automation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apply today and be part of Apera AI’s mission to end robot blindness.</span></p>