Senior Machine Learning / Computer Vision Applied Scientist

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. Job Description: Robots can do amazing things - if they can see. That’s where you come in. We’re Apera AI. Our breakthrough 4D Vision™ systems turn blind robots into intelligent, adaptable workers. But that transformation doesn’t happen without great teams. We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning and Computer Vision Applied Scientist with outstanding problem-solving skills to join our AI team. This is an in-person role based in our Vancouver office, where you will collaborate closely with a small group of ambitious engineers and applied scientists delivering the future of robotic perception. Your work will be both grounded in state-of-the-art research and applied to guiding industrial robots on factory floors around the world. You will own projects end-to-end from literature review through prototyping, benchmarking, and scaling. This includes: * Extending Apera’s industry best object detection, stereo depth estimation, and 6d pose estimation modules * Integrating foundation models into our perception stack to improve generalization and few-shot/zero-shot capabilities * Collaborating with the C++ application team to get models deployed and user experiences optimized * Collaborating with the infrastructure team to train and manage data on AWS * Tracking the latest publications in top computer vision and robotics venues * Prototyping and then implementing production training and deployment, mainly in PyTorch * Optimizing models for real-time deployment at the edge (~1 Hz, powerful NVIDIA GPU) to support high accuracy, high robustness robot guidance * Engineering for industrial reliability of 99.9% About you: You are motivated, talented, hardworking and have an entrepreneurial spirit. You enjoy making large impact at your company. You enjoy solving challenging problems rooted in real-world physics using science, imagination, creativity, and persistence. What We’re Looking For: * STEM bachelor's degree * 5+ years of experience in using deep learning for CV * 4+ years of experience in software development * Bonus: * * Master’s or PHD degree with focus on computer vision and machine learning * * Experience in 3D geometry and related topics in graphics and deep learning Why Apera? * We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of CAD $140,000–$180,000 plus stock options, designed to recognize your expertise and align your success with the company’s growth. * You’re building systems that support teams working on real, deployed AI and robotics solutions, not hypothetical future tech. * A chance to do meaningful, foundational work in a company that values execution and clarity. * A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly. * Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth. * Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers. * High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow. Join us to make robotics more accessible, predictable, and powerful.

You will own end-to-end projects involving the development and deployment of advanced computer vision and robotic perception modules. This includes integrating foundation models, optimizing for real-time edge deployment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure industrial reliability.

Candidates must have a STEM bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience in deep learning for computer vision. Additionally, 4+ years of software development experience is required, with preference given to those holding a Master's or PhD.

• Stock options • Competitive compensation package

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• Machine learning
• Computer vision
• Deep learning
• Robotics
• C++
• PyTorch
• Object detection
• Stereo depth estimation
• 6d pose estimation
• Foundation models
• AWS
• Software development
• 3D geometry
• NVIDIA GPU
• Industrial automation

• Technology
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Software
• Manufacturing

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine