Frontend Software Developer - Apera Forge

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.

Apera AI is building the future of robotics and AI right here in Vancouver.

We’re Apera AI. Our breakthrough vision systems turn blind robots into intelligent, adaptable workers. But that transformation doesn’t happen without people - especially the ones who make robotics intuitive, visual, and accessible to everyone who builds with it. 

We’re looking for a Frontend Developer to shape Apera Forge, our browser-based simulation and development platform that redefines how vision-guided robotics are designed and deployed. Someone who loves clean code, smart design, and creating interfaces that help engineers think in 3D. 

This is a frontend-first role so you’ll own how users see, interact with, and trust robotics through Forge. 

What You’ll Actually Do 

• Build modern UI components in React + TypeScript that make complex robotics workflows simple and intuitive. 
• Design and refine 3D scene interactions using Three.js, helping users simulate robotic tasks before they happen in the real world. 
• Collaborate with simulation, backend, and product teams to deliver workflows that bridge code, robots, and reality. 
• Turn user feedback into faster, clearer, smarter experiences - simplifying the path from simulation to production. 
• Contribute to Forge’s architecture, scalability, and frontend performance as the platform grows globally. 

Why This Is a Career Move (Not Just a Job) 

At Apera, we don’t just build robots - we build the tools that teach them how to work. 

Here’s what makes this role special: 

• It’s not just UI - it’s the gateway to robotics. Your designs help automation engineers shape the future of manufacturing. 
• You’ll grow fast - mastering React, TypeScript, and 3D interfaces while collaborating with robotics and AI experts. 
• You’ll see your impact - the features you build will be used daily by engineers solving real industrial challenges. 
• You’ll shape the product - Forge is still evolving, and your voice will help define its foundation and future. 

What We’re Looking For 

• 3+ years of frontend development experience with React and TypeScript 
• Strong grasp of component design, state management, and responsive UI principles 
• Hands-on experience with 3D graphics or simulation frameworks (Three.js or similar) 
• Passion for building tools that make complex technology approachable and visual 
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, iterative mindset 

Bonus points if you have: 

• Experience with simulation, industrial automation, or design systems 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or AI-assisted testing tools 

Why Apera? 

• Equity for every employee - you share in what we build.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Build your skills. Build your career. We don’t just promise opportunities. We back them with personalized development plans, regular individual and team upskilling, and time dedicated to innovation.  
• A chance to make a difference. At Apera AI, people are our greatest strength. We’re a close-knit, agile team of motivated and creative problem solvers, making real impact by tackling complex challenges in robotic vision with science, imagination, and persistence. 

Straightforward Compensation, Real Growth

At Apera AI, we keep compensation as clear as our technology. We hire for impact - and reward it accordingly. This software engineering opportunity spans three career levels, each reflecting increasing scope, technical depth, and leadership influence.

You’ll join at the level that best matches your experience and contribution:

Intermediate Engineer (typically 3–8 years): $110,000 CAD – $145,000 CAD
Senior Engineer (typically 8–12 years): $150,000 CAD – $180,000 CAD
Principal Engineer (typically 12+ years): $190,000 CAD and above

Our total compensation range of $110,000 CAD – $190,000 CAD + per year covers these levels and includes base salary and equity opportunities.

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.

At Apera AI, you’ll help bring intelligent robots into production and shape the future of automation.

Apply today and be part of Apera AI’s mission to end robot blindness.