About the role#
Apera AI is looking for a Machine Learning Applied Scientist (Co-op) to join our team for an 8-month term from January 2027 to August 2027. You will work on our 4D Vision technology, which allows industrial robots to perform precise, high-speed tasks in manufacturing. This is an on-site role based in our Vancouver office.
What you'll do#
- Prototype and evaluate vision models for object detection, depth estimation, or 6-DoF pose estimation.
- Translate research into production-relevant improvements for model speed, stability, and accuracy.
- Enhance synthetic data generation pipelines to improve model generalization.
- Review and improve the existing machine learning development environment.
- Collaborate with robotics and software engineers to debug model issues and meet deployment requirements.
- Own and deliver a scoped machine learning project, such as testing a new augmentation strategy or developing evaluation tools.
- Support research on strategic vision problems, including handling part occlusion.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks like PyTorch.
- Understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including detection, segmentation, and 3D geometry.
- Familiarity with model training, tuning, and evaluation workflows.
- Interest in robotics or applying machine learning in production-grade software.
- Bonus points for experience with synthetic data generation, Blender, 6-DoF pose estimation, point cloud processing, depth sensing, Linux, Docker, or AWS services.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 (January to August).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: CAD $3,600 to $4,500 per month.
- This is a full-time position.
About Apera AI
Apera AI develops 4D vision technology for industrial robotics. The company focuses on software for machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve manufacturing automation. Founded in 2016, it maintains a staff of 69 employees. The firm operates out of Vancouver, British Columbia.
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