
Apera AI makes industrial robots more reliable and faster by giving them advanced 4D vision for real-time perception and decision-making. Its core product, Apera Vue, is robot-agnostic vision software that uses AI, deep learning, computer vision, and simulation to enable pose estimation, object recognition, and path planning. The company also offers Forge Lab, an AI training and simulation environment and deploys via a SaaS plus project-based model compatible with major robot brands and cloud workflows. Typical applications include bin picking, robotic guidance, assembly, and machine tending in automotive, medical devices, and metal fabrication. Apera AI targets industrial manufacturers seeking to scale vision-guided automation and reduce deployment uncertainty.

Apera AI makes industrial robots more reliable and faster by giving them advanced 4D vision for real-time perception and decision-making. Its core product, Apera Vue, is robot-agnostic vision software that uses AI, deep learning, computer vision, and simulation to enable pose estimation, object recognition, and path planning. The company also offers Forge Lab, an AI training and simulation environment and deploys via a SaaS plus project-based model compatible with major robot brands and cloud workflows. Typical applications include bin picking, robotic guidance, assembly, and machine tending in automotive, medical devices, and metal fabrication. Apera AI targets industrial manufacturers seeking to scale vision-guided automation and reduce deployment uncertainty.
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.
Where AI meets industrial growth. Where you turn data into impact.
Apera AI builds vision systems that let industrial robots and with human-level vision and intelligence. Our technology powers smart factories around the world—from precision automotive assembly to advanced electronics. We're scaling fast, and our commercial engine needs the same intelligence we build into our robots.
That's where you come in.
The Opportunity
Apera AI is looking for a revenue leader who thrives in the field, not behind a desk or dashboard. As Director of Sales (US & Canada), you'll own pipeline, forecast, and expansion in a region that's critical to our next phase of growth.
We need a builder. Someone who can run disciplined weekly sales cadences, coach high-performance teams, and engage directly with executives at top manufacturing accounts. This is 50% field execution, 50% strategic acceleration. This role will have a seat at the table to shape the future of Apera AI!
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We're scaling fast. Come make your mark.