Software Developer

Posted Date: 1/19/2026
location iconVancouver

Zaber is seeking a fast-learning and innovative Software Developer to write code that interacts with the physical world. This role involves tackling a range of challenging projects, including design, implementation, and project management.

You’ll join our responsive and supportive software team, which engineers solutions for controlling robotics and motion control devices. The scope of our work includes both internal automation projects and customer-facing software. You’ll work in a caring and collaborative team where the culture is to speak freely. You’ll solve interesting problems in conjunction with mechanical and electronics engineers and industrial designers.

Zaber makes cutting-edge, precision robotics for industry-leading customers across a range of sectors. Through your programming, you’ll enable our customers to advance science and technology across sectors such as photonics, biotechnology, and industrial automation.

Software Developer Responsibilities

  • Contribute to various customer-facing software using languages such as Typescript, Go, Python, and C++. This includes Zaber core SDK, back-end infrastructure, GUI desktop applications, and web pages.

  • Write meaningful tests on various levels to ensure the appropriate lasting quality.

  • Engage in code reviews within the team and across the company to uphold code quality and facilitate knowledge exchange.

  • Develop CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated deployment and separation between development and production environments.

  • Present your designs and ideas to receive and incorporate feedback from colleagues.

  • Assist Application Engineers in supporting our products in customers’ hands.

  • Collaborate effectively with Firmware, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, UX Design, and Marketing teams to define project requirements and refine designs.

Software Developer Opportunities

  • Use modern web-based technologies (Typescript, React, Redux, Electron) to develop cross-platform applications (Zaber Launcher) that interface with Zaber's hardware products.

  • Develop and maintain an industry-leading SDK (Zaber Motion Library), generating code in multiple programming languages (Python, Matlab, C#, C++, JavaScript, Swift, and Java).

  • Set up and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS) to serve up virtual device simulation of firmware in real-time.

  • Work in conjunction with a UX/UI Designer, learning about user-centric design and optimizing the impact of your programming.

  • Access to manufacturing equipment and training for use on personal projects.

Software Developer Skills

  • Solid programming skills and, more importantly, a desire to continually learn and improve.

  • Desire to learn and apply best practices like linting, typing, automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and clean coding patterns.

  • Experience working with hardware, including electronics, mechanics, sensors, test and measurement equipment.

  • Desire to work onsite with a team, participate in code reviews, and share team responsibilities such as code maintenance and customer support.

  • Solid problem-solving skills and knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.

Software Developer Details

  • The starting wage for this role is $40 - $65/hour, depending on experience.

  • Type: Full-time, Permanent

  • Selected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP

  • Team: Software

Software Developer

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Addtional Information

Please provide a 1-2 page description of a project you've worked on recently. Ideally, you should include the project's purpose, what you did, and why you did it. We're especially interested in any challenges you encountered. If it was a team project, be sure to highlight your personal contribution. If possible, include source code, design documents, schematics/layouts, and/or photos. If you have any other supporting documents available on a website or GitHub, feel free to link to those.
If you are a recent graduate, please provide your academic transcript.

Questions? Email Adam at ahurrell@zaber.com.