Software Developer - C++ (Co-op)

Develop and Ship Core C++ Features for Apera Vue Within the first 8-10 weeks, contribute a discrete feature or performance improvement to the Apera Vue application. [Tech: C++, Qt, OpenCV]

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. [Tech: Linear algebra, multithreading, image pipelines]

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. [Tools: CMake, Git, GTest, internal CI tools]

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 your 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.

At Apera AI, we blend scientific exploration with product execution. Our teams move quickly and iterate often, balancing R&D depth with industry-level engineering. You'll succeed here if:

You enjoy learning by building and testing in the real world.

You're curious about how software meets robotics, perception, and physical action.

You value clean, well-documented code and thoughtful collaboration .

Required Qualifications

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.

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

The compensation for this co-op role is CAD $3,600 to $4,500 per month. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience in one of the fastest-growing industries at the intersection of robotics, AI, and industrial automation.

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