Software Developer (Cloud Infrastructure) – Co-Op

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We’re&nbsp;looking for a&nbsp;Software Developer, Cloud Infrastructure (Co-Op)&nbsp;who is excited to learn how modern cloud platforms support AI-driven robotics systems. In this role,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;work alongside experienced engineers to help build and improve the cloud services that power our vision-guided&nbsp;robots,&nbsp;gaining&nbsp;hands-on experience with real production systems in a supportive, fast-learning environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in school to real-world infrastructure challenges, while developing practical skills in cloud engineering, DevOps, and distributed systems. This role is based in person at our Vancouver office and is an 8-month co-op term.</p> <p><strong>What&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;Do</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Build and improve cloud services:</strong> Contribute to scalable cloud services running on AWS or GCP. Learn how infrastructure is defined using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and help implement improvements to existing systems.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Work with data and telemetry: </strong>Help develop or&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;systems that ingest, store, and expose telemetry from robotic and vision systems, enabling teams to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;performance and diagnose issues.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Learn reliability and observability practices: </strong>Support efforts to instrument services with logging and metrics. Learn how teams think about uptime, monitoring, and safe system changes.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Apply secure engineering principles: </strong>Work with senior engineers to understand access control,&nbsp;secrets&nbsp;management, and secure-by-design cloud infrastructure.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Collaborate across teams:</strong> Partner with Robotics, Vision, and Software teams to understand how cloud systems support real-world robot deployments.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;Learn</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>How production cloud infrastructure supports AI and robotics systems&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Practical use of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, or similar)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Observability, reliability, and secure system design&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How cross-functional teams ship and&nbsp;operate&nbsp;complex systems&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why This Co-Op Is a Great Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Real impact, real systems: </strong>Your work will support systems used in real factories&nbsp;and&nbsp;not toy projects or internal demos.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Strong mentorship: </strong>You’ll work closely with experienced engineers who provide guidance, feedback, and learning opportunities.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Exposure to cutting-edge technology: </strong>Robotics, AI, computer vision, and cloud infrastructure all intersect here.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Growth-focused environment: </strong>We value curiosity, learning, and thoughtful problem solving over knowing everything on day one.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or&nbsp;Master’s&nbsp;program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coursework or project experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;distributed systems,&nbsp;cloud infrastructure,&nbsp;and&nbsp;DevOps.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong communication&nbsp;skills and willingness to learn&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to Have (Not Required)</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to Docker, containers, or Kubernetes&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Experience with CI/CD tools through coursework or personal projects&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Interest in robotics, AI, or large-scale systems&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Why&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;Love It Here</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Purpose with impact:</strong>&nbsp;Help enable smarter, safer automation in real industries&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Learning by doing:</strong>&nbsp;Apply academic knowledge to real production systems&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Supportive culture:</strong>&nbsp;Collaborative, curious, and people-first&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Great location:</strong>&nbsp;Gastown office with transit access and a vibrant tech community&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>To apply:</u> </strong>While submitting your application, please ensure you upload both your resume and transcript, either combined into a single file or as separate files.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Assessment:</strong> After applying, you will be selected to complete a TestGorilla assessment and walk away with results you can reuse in any future job applications.</li> <li><strong>Interviews:</strong> Take part in interview conversations focused on real problem-solving, how you work, and what you want to learn from the co-op.</li> <li><strong>Background Check:</strong> A brief check is completed as required before an offer.</li> <li><strong>Timeline:</strong> Receive a decision within three to four weeks, so you can plan your journey with confidence.</li> <li><strong>Human Review:</strong> Your application is reviewed by real engineers and people-team members who care about your growth.</li> </ul>