Software Engineer, Robotics

We are an AI technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, developing a novel machine vision technology that enables robots, automated guided vehicles, and personal robots to perform complex tasks with human-like vision. In addition to our technology platform, we have a dedicated team of experienced technology specialists and scientists who are advancing our 4D Vision Platform. We are directing our research, technology and marketing efforts to the global automotive sector and are targeting soft automation including consumer electronics, consumer products manufacturing and packaging automation.

Why Join Us?

People are our greatest strength they are friendly, smart, and driven to build amazing products, we tackle challenges as a team, we are close-knit and scrappy. We offer flexible working hours and working options. Located in beautiful and funky Gastown we’re close to transit, some of the best restaurants in Vancouver, and amazing view from the office. We also offer a generous stock option package, competitive total compensation, health benefits, and vacation. Our teams are motivated, talented, hardworking and have an entrepreneurial spirit. We enjoy making large impact at your company. We enjoy solving challenging problems rooted in real-world physics using science, imagination, creativity, and persistence.

Job description:

As a Robotics Software Engineer at Apera AI, you’ll occupy a pivotal role in transforming our vision into real-world robotic applications. Collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers and applied scientists, your focus will be integrating Apera AI’s machine vision technology with robots to enable industrial automation. Your job responsibilities will include:

• Robotics Vision Integration: Lead the development of our robotics integration software, bridging the gap between our Apera Vue vision system and diverse robot controllers. Develop and optimize communication protocols to ensure seamless integration.
• Custom Driver Implementation: Craft tailored driver code for major industrial robot manufacturers. Validate and fine-tune these drivers in our lab environment, working side by side with real robots.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate integrations, provide clear demonstrations, and create reference designs for robot programs. Your expertise will be pivotal in showcasing the capabilities of our vision-driven robotics.
• Innovation in Robotic Perception: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in robotics, including pose estimation, motion planning, and grasp planning. Incorporate cutting-edge techniques into our integration pipeline.
• Automation and Performance: Design and implement automation solutions for that push the limits of Apera Vue’s vision cycle time. Implement benchmarks to assess accuracy and performance.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or similar.
• In-depth understanding of robotic systems, computer vision, and machine learning.
• A knack for problem-solving, especially within the context of robotics integration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Hands-on experience with robotic platforms, controllers, and lab environments is a strong plus.