Frontend Developer - Apera Forge

Position Overview

Apera AI is seeking a Frontend Developer to lead the user interface development for Apera Forge, our first-of-its-kind browser-based simulation and development environment for vision-guided robotics (VGR). Forge enables integrators, automation specialists, and robotics teams to simulate, configure, and validate robotic solutions before deployment—entirely in the browser. Built with React, TypeScript, and Three.js, the platform transforms how vision-guided automation is brought to life in factories and industrial environments. You’ll take ownership of the Forge frontend—implementing modern UI components, refining 3D scene interactions, and shaping workflows that simplify complex robotic operations for end-users.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

Purpose

Forge is redefining how vision-guided robotic systems are developed and deployed. As a Frontend Developer, you’ll shape the interface of a tool used by automation professionals to simulate, configure, and validate robotic solutions—all in the browser. Your work will directly impact how end-users interact with complex automation tasks, making robotics more accessible, efficient, and predictable.

Growth

You’ll stretch your frontend expertise across React, 3D visualization, and simulation tooling. You’ll work closely with product designers, robotics engineers, and backend developers to grow your skills in building performance-driven, user-centric software.

Motivators

You’ll see your features used by integrators and automation professionals solving real production challenges. You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver meaningful improvements quickly and contribute to a first-of-its-kind platform helping bring vision-guided robotics into everyday industrial workflows.

Major Objectives

• Implement and Evolve Forge’s Frontend Interface
  • Design and develop React/TypeScript components and workflows that enable users to plan and simulate VGR tasks.
  • Build on top of existing design systems and extend interactions for new use cases.
  • Tech: React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Radix UI, Zustand
• Design and Improve 3D Scene Interactions
  • Work closely with the 3D simulation team to create intuitive interactions within Forge’s Three.js scene—enabling object selection, manipulation, and contextual tooling.
  • Tech: Three.js, WebGL, canvas, raycasting
• Enhance UX Based on Real-World Use
  • Collaborate with product managers and field teams to understand user needs and pain points.
  • Simplify complex tasks through clean, intuitive workflows suited for industrial automation professionals.
  • Skills: UX iteration, workflow design, user feedback integration
• Contribute to Frontend Architecture and Code Quality
  • Help define component structures, manage state, and evolve architectural patterns as Forge scales.
  • Maintain performance and consistency while introducing new capabilities.
  • Tech: Vite, ESLint, Storybook, CI workflows (GitHub Actions)

Critical Subtasks

• Collaborate with product managers to refine UX flows based on user feedback and product goals
• Design and implement reusable UI components that support scalability and maintainability
• Integrate frontend components with backend APIs and 3D scene data
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Company Information

Apera AI is an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and recognized as a 2024 BCTIA Growth Award winner, 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.

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