Software Engineer

Apera; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Software Engineer to join a team focused on building scalable software and infrastructure for technically complex systems. You will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of core platform capabilities while partnering with cross-functional teams to solve challenging engineering problems.

This position offers strong ownership, meaningful technical impact, and opportunities to work on innovative products from concept through deployment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Knowledge of systems programming, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing backend platforms or distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting and tooling.
• Strong foundation in CS/CE/EE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance backend systems.
• Develop simulation environments for autonomous system testing.
• Create scalable infrastructure for autonomous operations.
• Partner with engineering, product, and customer teams.
• Translate operational needs into software solutions.
• Support mission-critical applications in real-world environments.

Skills

Systems programming

Concurrency

Performance optimization

Backend platforms

Distributed systems

Python

Education

Bachelor's / Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

This growing technology organization develops advanced software solutions for complex operational environments. The company tackles large-scale engineering challenges and builds platforms that support high-performance, mission-critical applications.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a team focused on building scalable software and infrastructure for technically complex systems. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of core platform capabilities while partnering with cross-functional teams to solve challenging engineering problems. This position offers strong ownership, meaningful technical impact, and opportunities to work on innovative products from concept through deployment.

What You'll Do

• Design and build high-performance backend systems.
• Develop simulation environments for autonomous system testing.
• Create scalable infrastructure for autonomous operations.
• Partner with engineering, product, and customer teams.
• Translate operational needs into software solutions.
• Support mission-critical applications in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Knowledge of systems programming, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing backend platforms or distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting and tooling.
• Strong foundation in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Prior work in simulation for autonomy, robotics, gaming, or defense applications.
• Experience working directly with customers or end users.