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Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","Our global fleet of autonomous robots operates in the real world, generating vast amounts of multi-modal sensor data. While our VLA team focuses on building large-scale models to consume this data, much of it remains unlabeled and unstructured. We are seeking an expert in self-supervised and representation learning to unlock the full potential of this massive data pool.","In this role, you will be responsible for designing and building the core data engine that transforms raw, real-world sensor data into high-signal, structured datasets suitable for training neural networks. You will pioneer methods to automatically curate, filter, and pseudo-label this data, creating powerful representations that serve as the foundation for all downstream tasks, including navigation, imitation learning, and decision-making.","You will work directly with the VLA and Reinforcement Learning teams to define data strategies and interfaces, ensuring the data you produce directly accelerates their model development. If you are passionate about solving the \"data bottleneck\" in robotics and want to build the systems that learn meaningful patterns from the physical world, we invite you to join us.","What you’ll be doing","Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to process, filter, and transform terabytes of raw, multi-modal sensor data (e.g., video, LiDAR, IMU, odometry) from our robotic fleet.","Develop and implement state-of-the-art self-supervised and representation learning algorithms to automatically extract features, discover patterns, and generate pseudo-labels from our unlabeled data.","Collaborate closely with the VLA Foundation Model and RL teams to define data requirements, APIs, and strategies for leveraging curated datasets and learned representations.","Architect and implement robust evaluation strategies, benchmarks, and datasets to rigorously track the performance and quality of both the data pipeline and the downstream models that consume it.","Own the data integration workflow, creating efficient data loaders and access patterns to make high-signal data readily available for model training and experimentation.","Research and prototype novel techniques in data curation, active learning, and anomaly detection to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of our data engine.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Robotics.","A minimum of three years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Deep expertise in self-supervised learning (SSL) and representation learning, particularly with multi-modal sensor data (e.g., contrastive learning, masked autoencoders, world models).","Proven experience in building and managing large-scale data processing pipelines for machine learning (e.g., using Spark, Kubeflow, or similar cloud-native tools).","Strong understanding of robotic sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, IMU, odometry) and their characteristics.","Strong programming skills in Python and deep experience with PyTorch, including creating custom and efficient DataLoaders.","Experience with MLOps best practices and data versioning tools (e.g., DVC, Pachyderm)","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Publications at top-tier ML or robotics conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, CoRL, ICLR).","Experience with generative models (e.g., GANs, Diffusion Models) for data augmentation or simulation.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. 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Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","Robotics Trade & Supply Chain Compliance (RTSCC) is looking for a trade compliance professional with strong operational leadership capabilities to take full ownership of import/export compliance for RIVR. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on execution-focused Robotics Trade Manager, RIVR to design, implement and monitor trade compliance processes- balancing regulatory rigor with the speed and scale our business demands.","You will be responsible for developing and executing cross-border compliance strategies to meet evolving regulatory requirements. This includes leading the design and implementation of scalable compliance controls, identifying and acting on opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk, and driving both tactical and strategic initiatives. As a single-threaded leader, you'll coordinate efforts across teams, balancing the intricacies of global trade regulations with practical, innovative solutions.","Your work will involve regular collaboration with a broad network of partners, including Technology, Procurement, Compliance Operations, Legal, Tax, and Public Policy teams.","The ideal candidate possesses deep functional knowledge of international customs regulations, tariff classifications, and export controls, combined with the project management skills needed to turn complex regulations into frictionless trade workflows.","What you’ll be doing","Develop and implement comprehensive import and export compliance programs across multiple countries and regions","Partner with Amazon's regional teams to execute, drive, and enforce import/export processes across dedicated lanes, identifying opportunities for automation and technology enablement","Research and analyze trade requirements and regulatory obligations for new and existing markets","Work cross-functionally to help achieve execution against regulatory requirements and internal policies","Deep dive complex regulator topics including customs valuation, duty mitigation, various supply chain models and complex trade barriers (product compliance, licenses, encryption and certification)","Drive compliance program integration with RIVR business teams and supply chain","Interface with cross-functional teams including Legal, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering","Build and deliver training programs to enable business teams on trade compliance requirements","Educate leadership on the appropriate execution of compliance requirements","Manage day-to-day international shipping logistics, working with freight forwarders and customs brokers to troubleshoot and resolve cross-border documentation discrepancies and clearing holds swiftly. This is a temporary need until another team member is onboarded to cover this function.","What you must have","Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Law, or a related analytical or regulatory field.","6+ years of professional experience managing global trade compliance or import/export operations, preferably within a hardware manufacturing or high-tech sector.","Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a proven ability to present complex regulatory or supply chain data clearly to technical teams and business leadership.","Get some bonus points","Deep operational understanding of Chinese export procedures and supply chain logistics mechanics.","Experience setting up temporary import/export programs (e.g., ATA Carnets, inward/outward processing) for international R&D testing and prototyping.","Proven track record of operating independently in an ambiguous environment—turning high-level supply chain challenges into structured operational solutions.","Familiarity with automated trade compliance tools or enterprise resource planning (ERP) global trade management modules.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. 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Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","As a Technical PM, you will be responsible for: 1) supply chain coordination of the electronic components and embedded systems of our robots,conduct technical review/QA directly with suppliers. 2) Testing, trouble shooting of power electronics, digital electronics (PCBA validation), firmware, communication protocols, and interfaces on robots. 3）Overseeing small-batch production timeline and quality management with suppliers. 4）Functional calibration and test bench development and set up. 5)Collaborating closely with both the supply chain & manufacturing team in Shanghai and the engineering team in Zurich, you will contribute to ensuring the reliable integration and high performance of the electronic systems in our robots.","We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and has a proven track record of bringing electromechanical systems from prototype to production, with a strong focus on quality and supply chain efficiency.","What you’ll be doing","Independent supply chain coordination of the electronic components and embedded systems of our robots,conduct technical review/QA directly with suppliers.","Independent Testing and trouble shooting of power electronics, digital electronics (PCBA validation), firmware, communication protocols, and interfaces on robots.","Functional calibration and test bench development and set up.","Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronics into mechanical assemblies.","Identify, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers for electrical components and subassemblies.","Work closely with suppliers for the transfer of designs and technical documentation.","Perform thorough testing and troubleshooting of electronic and embedded systems.","Support continuous improvement cycles across assembly, testing, and deployment phases.","Document processes, test results, and improvements to ensure traceability and knowledge sharing.","Coordinate with the Zurich R&D team and local suppliers to implement design updates quickly and reliably.","Support design improvements and iteration in the context of manufacturability.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems.","5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical system development, testing, and low-volume manufacturing.","Experience in setting up functional benches for electronic components.","Generate test bench’s test script and test plan.","Experience in the testing, and integration of PCBAs for embedded or robotic systems.","Strong trouble-shooting skills for embedded hardware and firmware.","Familiarity with power distribution, motor controllers, sensors, and communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).","Familiarity with ROS, embedded Linux, or microcontroller platforms (e.g., STM32, ESP32, etc.).","Familiarity with AI tools that lift work productivity.","Proven track record of working with external suppliers.","Experience with quality control and validation of electrical components and assemblies.","Strong adaptability and comfort with frequent iteration and evolving designs.","Strong communication skill and ability to work in a dynamic team environment.","Fluent in Mandarin and English to effectively navigate local and international interactions","Get some bonus points","Experience in the robotic, automotive, Semi-conductor, and consumer electronics sector.","Experience in startups or fast-paced product development environments.","Experience with compliance testing (EMC, safety, etc.) for robotic or embedded products.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. 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As a Field Technician, you will be responsible not only for preparing and maintaining the robotic platforms but also for representing our company in the field, adapting to unexpected challenges, and directly supporting testing with professionalism and technical expertise. As part of this role, you will also assist with production processes for the business and provide continuous improvement in terms of processes and instruction guides.","What you’ll be doing","● On-site Troubleshooting and First Response: Independently diagnose and resolve","mechanical, electrical, and software issues, often under time pressure and","changing conditions, utilizing established ticketing systems. Data Collection and Reporting: Collect operational data, monitor system logs, and provide insights to engineering teams for system refinement.","● Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Perform scheduled maintenance routines, visual inspections, and component replacements to maximize system uptime and extend hardware life.","● Production and Assembly Support: Assist with robot assembly, sub-systemi integration, and quality checks during production runs, ensuring builds meet engineering specifications.","● Process Documentation and Continuous Improvement: Create, update, and refine work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and deployment checklists based on field learnings and evolving best practices.","● Inventory and Spare Parts Management: Track spare parts, consumables, and","tooling; coordinate restocking and ensure field kits are complete and deployment-","ready.","● Safety and Compliance: Uphold workplace health and safety standards across workshop and field environments, including proper handling of batteries, electrical systems, and heavy equipment.","● Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with software, hardware, and operations engineers to relay field observations, validate fixes, and support iterative design improvements.","● Test Execution and Validation: Support structured testing campaigns—both in the","lab and in the field by following test protocols, recording results, and flagging anomalies for engineering review.","What you must have","● Degree or apprenticeship in mechatronics, robotics, or equivalent.","● Proven ability to work independently in the field, diagnose problems under pressure, and perform quick, effective repairs without immediate supervision.","● Ability to follow structured procedures, deployment checklists, safety protocols, and quality standards even in dynamic environments.","Willingness and ability to travel to field locations - sometimes on short notice.","Interest in both maintaining and operating robotics systems.","● Working proficiency in English.","Get some bonus points","● Flexibility for shifts or extended hours during critical operations.","● Prior experience with operations of robotics or equivalent."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-09-08T12:01:36.103Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-2b332a67-ca91-4f10-9c1a-452a9ad923e5","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-2b332a67-ca91-4f10-9c1a-452a9ad923e5","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/2b332a67-ca91-4f10-9c1a-452a9ad923e5","title":"Mechanical Engineer (Junior)","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. 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We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","What you’ll be doing","Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies, robotic payloads, and actuators for our robots.","Build prototypes to evaluate functionality and performance.","Work closely with electronics engineers to integrate printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) into mechanical structures.","Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.","Create detailed hardware documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.","What you must have","Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace.","A minimum of 2 years of industry or research experience.","Experienced in CAD software for mechanical design.","Deep understanding of actuators, motors, materials, design for manufacturing, power transmission, mechanisms, and manufacturing technologies.","Good knowledge of rapid prototyping technologies.","Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.","Get some bonus points","Master’s degree or relevant experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Familiarity with design for mass production.","Experience interfacing with control systems and integrating electronics.","Experienced with control systems applicable to consumer drones, AMR, and electric bicycles.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. 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We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","What you’ll be doing","Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies, robotic payloads, and actuators for our robots.","Build and test prototypes to evaluate functionality and performance.","Work closely with electronics engineers to integrate printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) into mechanical structures.","Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.","Create detailed hardware documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.","Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of hardware engineers.","Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace.","A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Proficient in CAD software for mechanical design.","Deep understanding of actuators, motors, materials, design for manufacturing, power transmission, mechanisms, and contemporary manufacturing technologies.","Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, contractors, and relationships with OEMs/ODMs.","Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Familiarity with design for mass production.","Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.","Experience in managing a hardware team.","Experience interfacing with control systems and integrating electronics.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. 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Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","As our next Senior Backend Engineer you will focus on the design, development, and operation of the server-side systems that power our cutting-edge robotics delivery platform. This role involves building robust, scalable microservices and integrations crucial for fleet operations, process integrations, and data processing in a cloud-native environment. You will play a key part in translating complex business requirements into reliable and efficient backend solutions.","What you’ll be doing","Design and implement backend services for integrating RIVR's platform with our customers’ systems, to provide delightful delivery experiences.","Develop and enhance the backend infrastructure for our robot operations platform.","Develop backend components to aggregate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing insights into platform performance and business value.","Contribute to the overall architecture, reliability, and scalability of our backend systems within a containerized microservices context.","Collaborate closely with frontend, robotics, and infrastructure engineers to deliver end-to-end features","What you must have","Approximately 5 years of professional experience designing, building, deploying, and operating backend systems in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) context. You have production experience with:","Strong experience with Typescript, Java, C++ and/or Python","Service decomposition.","API design.","Different interaction patterns (e.g. RPC, publish/subscribe, event-driven).","At least two database technologies","Trading off consistency for availability/performance.","Proven experience (5+ major services) with at least one major cloud provider (AWS strongly preferred).","Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas:","Integrating with complex third-party APIs and building reliable, distributed workflows (e.g., using task queues, state machines).","Building event-driven applications and/or scalable data processing pipelines (e.g., using Kafka, message queues, serverless functions).","A business-oriented mindset, with a focus on leveraging technology to solve concrete problems and deliver value.","A strong sense of ownership, comfortable venturing beyond immediate expertise to understand and solve problems effectively.","The ability to earn trust by providing and receiving candid, constructive feedback.","Willingness to participate in on-call rotations to ensure the reliability of our production systems.","Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly and drive mutual understanding across teams with diverse technical backgrounds.","Get some bonus points","Familiarity configuring and operating CI/CD pipelines.","Background in robotics, IoT, fleet management, or real-time data streaming systems.","Strong familiarity with observability such as OTLP, Grafana, prometheus, etc preferably in the context of devices with intermittent connectivity","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-11-20T15:23:19.808Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-5074e77b-4fcb-4453-a56d-9a7ab10299dc","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-5074e77b-4fcb-4453-a56d-9a7ab10299dc","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/5074e77b-4fcb-4453-a56d-9a7ab10299dc","title":"Procurement Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["About RIVR, part of Amazon","RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","As the Procurement Engineer at RIVR, you will be the dedicated technical-business bridge in our Zürich office, designed to take the \"negotiation load\" off our core engineering team.","We need a professional who can independently manage the procurement of complex robot components - from PCBs to custom mechanical assemblies - handling six-figure capital expenditures for mission-critical robotics infrastructure.","In this role, you will operate as a significant and autonomous contributor. You will solve difficult procurement challenges by applying technical best practices and materials knowledge. You will take ownership of vendor timelines and price negotiations that were previously handled by engineers, ensuring our designers can stay focused on innovation while you ensure our hardware arrives on time, on quality, and on budget.","What You’ll Be Doing","This is a multifaceted role requiring a blend of technical literacy and a proactive spirit to manage a fast-paced startup environment during our scaling phase. You will work with limited guidance to professionalize our supply chain workflows.","● Act as the primary point of contact for technical suppliers, managing all communications regarding pricing, quality issues,  lead times, and contract terms.","● Independently manage the purchasing for robot-specific commodities: PCBs, custom cables, metallic and non-metallic components.","● Lead the evolution of our material tracking from manual spreadsheets into professionalized workflows, preparing the organization for future ERP implementation.","● Partner with the CTO in Zürich and the Head of Supply Chain in Shanghai to ensure engineering requirements are perfectly translated into production plans.","● Proactively identify supply chain risks, such as raw material shortages or price surges, and develop decisive mitigation strategies.","● Assist engineers in making the right \"make vs. buy\" decisions and provide detailed cost-justification studies for high-value orders.","● Support the transition of hardware from the concept/prototype phase into volume production by managing initial vendor technical reviews.","● Ensure all procured parts meet RIVR’s high standards for durability, performance, and safety requirements.","● Communicate findings and constructively propose ideas or corrections to hardware specifications to non-technical partners.","● Optimize best practices for validation and test processes related to incoming hardware.","● Track supplier part delivery status to ensure quality and timeliness.","● Maintain supplier relationships and continuously feed industrial insights back into the engineering backlog.","● Cooperate with suppliers from Europe, China and the USA.","What You Must Have","● Proven experience in technical procurement, buying, or supply chain management in a hardware-centric industry.","● Proven track record of managing and negotiating substantial purchase orders and vendor contracts.","● Ability to understand technical drawings and engineering specifications for mechanical and electrical components.","● Ability to take lead in an environment where processes are still evolving; a strong \"bias for action\" and clarity.","● Ability to make the right hardware design trade-offs (e.g., make vs. buy, OEM vs. ODM).","● Exceptional verbal and written English; ability to harmonize views between international teams.","Bonus Points","● Skills in bottom-up cost analysis and should-cost modeling for custom-machined or injection-molded parts.","● Experience in an early-stage startup or a high-pressure \"overdrive\" environment.","● Ability to use prototyping or schematic capture software (e.g., CAD, MATLAB).","● Experience with ERP systems or supporting a first-time ERP implementation.","● Experience with suppliers from all over the world."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-08-21T13:08:17.277Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-522bc963-969f-4816-bdee-8771b85247cf","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-522bc963-969f-4816-bdee-8771b85247cf","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/522bc963-969f-4816-bdee-8771b85247cf","title":"Senior AI Engineer - VLA Foundation Model","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python","PyTorch"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","Our fleet of delivery robots operates globally today, generating vast amounts of robotic real-world data. By utilizing state-of-the-art Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, large-scale generalist models (like Transformers), generative AI, and similar methods, we can leverage this pool of data to significantly enhance its autonomy, navigation, and manipulation skills. In this role, you will develop multi-modal models that enable robots to autonomously generate actions from demonstrations, real-time sensor data, and natural language commands. We are seeking an expert in VLA models, imitation learning, and generative AI techniques with a deep knowledge of supervised, and self-supervised learning algorithms. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI we invite you to join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Develop and implement cutting-edge Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, generalist robot transformers, and imitation learning algorithms (e.g., diffusion policies) to enable robots to autonomously execute complex tasks.","Design, test, and refine your algorithms to meet the demands of complex real-world autonomy and navigation tasks, with a focus on spatial reasoning and generalization.","Streamline the data collection and training workflow to efficiently expand model capabilities with new tasks and data sources.","Collaborate with the reinforcement learning team to innovate methods that leverage both simulated and real-world data.","Optimize and distill networks for real-time deployment on the edge (e.g. Nvidia Jetson Thor).","Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of software engineers.","Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, or Machine Learning.","A minimum of three years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Strong deep learning fundamentals including supervised learning, self-supervised learning, Transformer-based architectures, policy optimization algorithms, imitation learning, and generative AI techniques (including Diffusion Models).","Proven experience in developing Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models or large-scale generalist robot models (e.g., RT-2, Octo, etc.).","Strong background in robotics including autonomy, navigation.","Experience with deploying artificial neural networks on hardware platforms.","Ability to prototype algorithms and train deep neural networks in Python (Pytorch)","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Publications at top-tier conferences.","Experience in managing a software team.","Ability to write production-level code in modern C++","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-11-05T12:16:15.762Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-54dfe3aa-3732-428a-8476-28de54795007","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-54dfe3aa-3732-428a-8476-28de54795007","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/54dfe3aa-3732-428a-8476-28de54795007","title":"SLAM Software Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Perception & AI","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["ROS 2","C++","Python","SLAM"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","Our robots require precise and real-time localization, which they achieve by utilizing onboard sensors such as IMUs, lidar, cameras and GNSS. In environments without existing maps, the robot must dynamically create a map while simultaneously localizing itself within it. As our next SLAM Engineer on a growing team, you will be an expert in laser- and camera-based localization techniques and SLAM and enhance these capabilities. You will shape our robots’ ability to navigate with pinpoint precision, and you will be part of a team focused on enabling our robots to navigate autonomously. If you are passionate about robotics and driven to innovate in SLAM and localization, we encourage you to join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.","Responsibilities","Develop state-of-the-art, online and offline localization and SLAM algorithms by fusing information from cameras, LiDARs, IMU, GNSS, and other sensors.","Design, validate, and improve algorithms on challenging real-world data.","Contribute to the dynamic mapping of the environment using data continuously gathered from ongoing robot deployments.","Assist in the creation of robust sensor calibration systems that perform reliably in complex and unpredictable environments.","Support the development of an efficient workflow to accurately capture ground truth data, and maps of deployment sites for algorithm evaluation.","Contribute to the implementation of deployment-ready code for the real robot, optimized for the robot’s computational constraints.","Create and maintain documentation and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","What you must have","Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a similar discipline.","A minimum of 3 years of industry or research experience.","Background in computer vision, robotics or autonomous driving, with experience in areas such as 3D visual or LiDAR SLAM, place recognition, structure from motion, filtering, or Bayesian estimation.","Strong mathematical fundamentals including linear algebra, vector calculus, probability theory, and mathematical optimization.","Ability to write production-level code in modern C++, and prototype efficiently in Python.","Experience with deploying SLAM or localization algorithms on hardware platforms.","Get some bonus points","Experience with state of the art deep learning algorithms for SLAM and localization.","Publications at top-tier conferences.","Experience with ROS/ROS2.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-07-09T13:18:14.869Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-5bc972e3-75ff-4ac3-a24b-ce6bb494e957","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-5bc972e3-75ff-4ac3-a24b-ce6bb494e957","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/5bc972e3-75ff-4ac3-a24b-ce6bb494e957","title":"Testing Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["ROS 2","Python","SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","We are looking for a hands-on and curious Test Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced robotic systems. This is a unique, mixed-profile role at the heart of our hardware development. You will be responsible for the entire testing lifecycle: from designing and building physical test setups for mechanical components to writing scripts that automate stress and performance tests. If you love tinkering with hardware, have a knack for mechanical assembly, and enjoy using code to solve real-world problems, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality of our robots.","What you’ll be doing","Design and build custom test rigs, jigs, and fixtures for mechanical and mechatronic components (e.g., for functional testing, thermal performance characterization, durability and reliability testing).","Execute a wide range of hands-on tests, spanning from structural to safety behavior..","Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., in Python) to automate test procedures, control test hardware (like actuators and sensors), and log critical data.","Analyze test data to identify failure modes, performance bottlenecks, and areas for design improvement.","Collaborate closely with mechanical and electronics engineers to understand component specifications and provide crucial feedback based on your test results.","Meticulously document your test procedures, setups, and findings to ensure repeatability and knowledge sharing.","What you must have","A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, or a related technical field.","3+ years of non-internship professional experience in hardware testing, validation, or a related hands-on engineering role","Proven experience designing and building test setups for mechanical or electro-mechanical systems","Scripting proficiency in Python for test automation, device control, or data analysis","Demonstrated ability to work independently in a workshop environment using common hand and power tools safely","Experience with test plan development, execution, and structured reporting of results","Get some bonus points","Hand-on experience with ROS/ROS2.","Experience with CAD software (like SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) for designing test fixtures.","Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and sensors (e.g., load cells, encoders, thermocouples).","Basic knowledge of electronics for wiring test setups.","Experience in a testing environment within the robotics, automotive, or aerospace industries.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-08-08T11:03:34.275Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-623764fd-884c-4d22-803d-92712bc62998","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-623764fd-884c-4d22-803d-92712bc62998","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/623764fd-884c-4d22-803d-92712bc62998","title":"Robotic Support Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Shanghai","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["ROS 2"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","We are seeking a detail-oriented,and technically skilled engineer for our robot products. This role is primarily responsible for software flashing, functional self-testing, problem diagnosis, documentation, and rework of non-conforming units. Meanwhile, you’re also needed for our Shanghai office’s inventory and tools management.","What you’ll be doing","Robot Setup & Flashing: Perform flashing, burning, and installation of OS, firmware, and software on end-of-line devices in strict adherence to Work Instructions (WI).","Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Identify software failures, hardware alerts, and anomalies. Utilize log tools and serial terminal debug tools to perform root-cause analysis, log fault details, and submit problem reports.","Robot EoL Testing: Strictly execute EoL test procedures, inspect for mechanical/functional failures, upload data to the cloud, and compile test reports.","Rework & Collaboration: Execute rework on software-related defects (re-flashing, setting restorations, configuration tweaks) and collaborate with HW/SW engineering teams on complex diagnostics.","What you must have","Education: Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.","Technical Skills:","Familiar with Ubuntu OS and comfortable running commands in a ROS2 environment.","Ability to recognize basic English technical terms and read software log information.","Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in testing, repair, or software flashing within an electronics manufacturing environment (e.g., service robotics, robotic arms, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, or telecommunications equipment).","Soft Skills:","Strong sense of responsibility and meticulous attention to detail.","Good logical analysis, troubleshooting, and communication skills.","Get some bonus points","English Proficiency: Very basic English communication skills (written/verbal).","Work Culture: Experience working in a startup environment is preferred.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-09-22T06:55:40.677Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-6994881d-0368-495b-bb91-fca6b545ccb3","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-6994881d-0368-495b-bb91-fca6b545ccb3","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/6994881d-0368-495b-bb91-fca6b545ccb3","title":"Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Electronics Packaging","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to own the complete mechanical architecture, physical packaging, and harness routing strategy for our power distribution boards and control systems. Unlike traditional heavy EV inverters, our platform demands a lightweight structural approach while managing electronics packaging issues. In this role, you will lead the clean-sheet design of electronic enclosures, thermal management, and the complete wiring harness. You will act as the bridge between mechanical and electrical engineering, ensuring our systems are robustly packaged, sealed, routed, and ready for high-volume manufacturing.","What will you be doing","Own the design and development process of electronic enclosures for our power boards and computational units, from concept to mass production.","Resolve complex mechanical challenges including electrical isolation, environment sealing, thermal management, shock and vibration, electromagnetic interference, etc.","Run required design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural (FEA), etc.","Define suite of test required to validate design together with testing team. Run root cause analysis and plan mitigations.","Create 2D drawings and supporting documentation for smooth handover to manufacturing team.","Guarantee manufacturability of parts and assembly. Lead supplier talks through DFM negotiations, run DFA analysis with manufacturing team.","What You'll Bring","Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.","6+ years of hands-on industry experience designing electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic enclosures, and wire harnesses for moving platforms.","Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks, Siemens NX, CATIA, etc.), experience with validation tools (e.g. Ansys, COMSOL, etc.). Knowledgeable with PLM systems","Robust understanding of mechanical principles (heat transfer, structural design, material selection, fluids,  GD&T, etc.)","Experience on bringing prototypes to mass production using appropriate technologies like: die casting, injection molding, compression molding, thixomolding, progressive stamping, extrusion, etc.","Knowledgeable of material science used in electronic enclosures, gaskets and grommets.","Experience developing Test plans. And running appropriate root case analysis.","Understanding of electrical design, PCBa, components and it’s manufacturing process.","Get Some Bonus Points","Experience with harness design and routing. Collaborating directly with Electrical engineering team to select and specify appropriate connectors, terminals and wire gauges.","Generate wire harness 2Ds, layouts and pinout tables for manufacturers.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-09-07T11:41:57.666Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-6de4cde0-549f-453a-9d14-1c59e6c83434","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-6de4cde0-549f-453a-9d14-1c59e6c83434","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/6de4cde0-549f-453a-9d14-1c59e6c83434","title":"(Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Shanghai","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","We’re looking for a (Sr) Quality Assurance Engineer role as a member of Amazon RIVR’S Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. Note that it’s a 2-in-1 role, that covers 2 traditionally roles commonly known as “SQE- supplier quality engineer’’ and “ Manufacturing Quality Engineer”","You will own the quality strategy for our most critical assets: the actuator module and the Final Assembly of the quadruped robot.","You will work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you will be expected to define inspection criteria, build processes, and instill a culture of quality without slowing down our momentum.","What you’ll be doing","Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters for mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies for both suppliers’ parts and RIVR‘s production floor.","Monitor and keep track of critical quality metrics (e.g. scrap rate, cp/cpk, OEE, etc.), maintain a quality related parameter data base.","Propose and Lead the execution of quality improvement solutions for both suppliers’ incoming parts and Amazon RIVR’S production floor.","Manage the Non-Conforming Material Report process; lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FTA ...) for issues found in incoming parts and Amazon RIVR‘s production and testing floor.","Manage incoming quality control (IQC) for critical components such as machined structural parts, PCBA boards, and high-cost actuators.","Lead supplier sides’ qualification audits for both new and existing partners, identify quality risks and propose control methodology. Drive corrective actions to closure with verified effectiveness.","Own the supply chain and production quality tool and quality system （IT system, workflows, document templates ) establishment.","Implement end-of-line (EOL) testing procedures for the full quadruped robot, including motion tests, payload validation, and safety checks.","Travel to key suppliers (as needed) to conduct source inspections and resolve quality bottlenecks.","What you must have","Bachelor or above degree in Engineering.","Proficient - a ’daily user‘ of the Classic quality analysis tool and capable of applying them in work.","Certified Six sigma green belt or black belt.","Familiar with ISO9001 quality audit process.","At least 5 years of experience in volume production projects in robotics, e-bike, consumer electronics or automotive.","Deep understanding of mechanical inspection tools (CMM, calipers, torque audit) and electrical testing tools.","Ability to read technical drawings, in particular must be familiar with GD&T knowledge.","At least 3 complete independent projects experience working for a new product at volume production phase.","Proactive spirit, willing to take on tasks that’s challenging and complicated.","Good reading and writing and English skills.","Get some bonus points","Proven track record in a high-growth environment, specifically transitioning a company from a small team (under 50) through the production scaling phase.","Cross-cultural communication experience is highly preferred; ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.","Full professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal).","Design Engineer background.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-04-10T07:31:37.037Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-76924145-539b-4b91-afce-0d6e08e6dce4","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-76924145-539b-4b91-afce-0d6e08e6dce4","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/76924145-539b-4b91-afce-0d6e08e6dce4","title":"AI Engineer - Imitation Learning (Senior)","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","Imitation learning enables our robot to mimic \"expert\" behaviors, derived from human demonstrations or algorithmic strategies. By utilizing state-of-the-art generative AI and similar methods, our wheeled-legged robot can significantly enhance its autonomy and manipulation skills. In this role, you will enable robots to autonomously generate actions from demonstrations and real-time sensor data. These processes may also incorporate responses to natural language commands, further advancing the robot's skills. We are seeking an expert in imitation learning and generative AI techniques that directly produce robot behaviors, along with a deep knowledge of both supervised and self-supervised learning algorithms. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and eager to deliver innovative solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Develop cutting-edge imitation learning algorithms, such as diffusion policies, to enable robots to autonomously execute actions based on demonstrations and real-time sensor data.","Design, test, and refine your algorithms to meet the demands of complex real-world autonomy and manipulation tasks.","Construct a dataset for the imitation learning algorithm using human demonstrations or automated expert algorithms.","Streamline the workflow to efficiently expand the imitation learning dataset with new tasks.","Collaborate with the reinforcement learning team to innovate methods that leverage both simulated and real-world data.","Implement deployment-ready code for the real robot, optimized for the robot’s computational constraints.","Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of software engineers.","Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, or Machine Learning.","A minimum of three years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Strong deep learning fundamentals including supervised learning, self-supervised learning, neural network architectures, policy optimization algorithms, imitation learning, and generative AI techniques, including Diffusion Models such as DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion, as well as Diffusion Policy.","Strong background in robotics including autonomy and manipulation.","Experience with deploying artificial neural networks on hardware platforms.","Ability to write production-level code in modern C++.","Ability to prototype algorithms and train deep neural networks in Python.","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Publications at top-tier conferences.","Experience in managing a software team.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2024-08-28T10:55:36.321Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-97545732-2103-4b5e-ae7a-01c06459ecfa","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-97545732-2103-4b5e-ae7a-01c06459ecfa","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/97545732-2103-4b5e-ae7a-01c06459ecfa","title":"Tech Lead – Testing Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["ROS 2","Python","SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["About RIVR, part of Amazon","RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","We are looking for a Technical Lead – Testing Engineer to own and elevate the testing strategy for our advanced robotic systems. In this role you will define how we validate hardware reliability and performance, from individual actuator characterization through full system-level integration. You will lead a team of test engineers, set technical directions and goals for test infrastructure, and be the bridge between technical unknowns and experimental measurements that enable engineering decisions ultimately shaping our robots.","This is a hands-on leadership role. You will still design test benches, write automation code, and dig into data, but you will also mentor engineers, drive process maturity, and represent testing in cross-functional planning. If you combine deep technical expertise in hardware testing with the ability to set priorities, grow people, and influence design outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape how a Physical AI company validates its products.","What you'll be doing","Technical Leadership & Strategy","Define and own the end-to-end test strategy for structural, mechatronic, and sensing subsystems, aligned with product development milestones.","Establish testing standards, processes, and best practices across the team, including test plan templates, data management workflows, and reporting formats.","Make architectural decisions on test infrastructure: investments into instrumentation platforms, automation frameworks, and data pipelines.","Drive continuous improvement of test coverage, efficiency, and predictive capability.","Hands-On Testing & Engineering","Design, commission, and operate test benches for mechatronics systems (actuators, mechanism, cabling and sensor), including fixture design, instrumentation layout, and safety concepts.","Select, integrate, and calibrate sensors, load cells, thermocouples with a thorough understanding of their working principles and error influences.","Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Labview) to control test hardware, execute stress and performance tests, and log critical data.","Process and analyze test data applying signal processing and statistics fundamental to extract meaningful performance metrics.","Reporting & Design Influence","Compile clear, structured test reports that compare results against specifications, highlight anomalies, and derive actionable engineering learnings to feed back into the design cycle.","Identify failure modes, performance bottlenecks, and reliability risks, translating findings into concrete design recommendations.","Represent the test function in design reviews, providing data-driven input on FMEA, and qualification criteria.","Team & Collaboration","Mentor and grow test engineers, fostering technical depth and a culture of rigorous, curiosity-driven experimentation.","Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems engineers to align test strategies with product requirements.","Coordinate with external test labs and suppliers when specialized testing is required.","Basic Qualifications","Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related technical field.","7+ years of experience in hardware testing or validation, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or senior individual contributor role.","Proven experience designing and commissioning test benches for electro-mechanical system or consumer electronics with significant power and motion elements.","Strong scripting proficiency in Python for test automation, device control, and data analysis.","Practical knowledge of sensors and instrumentation — torque cells, encoders, load cells, thermocouples, strain gauges, including their working principles, error influences, and calibration requirements.","Demonstrated ability to turn test data into clear engineering insights that influence design decisions.","Experience developing and reviewing test plans, test cases, and qualification criteria.","The ability to work hands-on in a workshop environment and use common tools safely.","Preferred Qualifications","Experience with motor or actuator characterization (efficiency mapping, cogging-torque analysis, thermal correlation).","Familiarity with test automation frameworks (LabVIEW, pytest) or hardware-in-the-loop setups.","Understanding of measurement uncertainty analysis (GUM) and calibration procedures.","Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2.","Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) for designing test fixtures.","Knowledge of data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and system integration.","Experience working in robotics, automotive, or aerospace test environments.","Track record of building or scaling a test engineering function within a fast-moving hardware team.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you're passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-08-21T13:15:23.945Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-a66abf83-7206-4b34-8513-a09c2524ead2","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-a66abf83-7206-4b34-8513-a09c2524ead2","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/a66abf83-7206-4b34-8513-a09c2524ead2","title":"Junior Electronics Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","As a Junior Electronics Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, and testing of our robots' custom electronics. Your expertise will encompass power electronics (motor control, power distribution), digital electronics (PCBA design, microprocessor) firmware and communication protocols, ensuring that our robots not only meet specific application requirements but are also scalable and cost-effective for mass production. We value candidates with a proven track record of transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, full products, and ultimately, mass production. If you are driven to innovate in robotic design, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Design, assemble, and troubleshoot custom electronic prototypes, including PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, and power systems.","Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and embedded system engineers to seamlessly integrate hardware components with software systems.","Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.","Create detailed documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.","What you must have","Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.","A minimum of 2 years of industry or research experience.","Experience in PCB design and firmware development.","Proficient in using PCB design software such as Altium, Eagle, and KiCad, along with simulation software like SPICE.","Skilled in utilizing electronics instrumentation for debugging (oscilloscope, power analyzer).","Knowledgeable in control systems and in common electronics components and communication protocols utilized in robotics or related fields.","Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.","Get some bonus points","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.","Familiarity with design for mass production.","Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.","Experienced with control systems applicable to consumer drones, AMR, and electric bicycles.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-02-10T09:29:14.410Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-ba7a7a2b-fb2b-4dfb-83df-1cf2d8b0a222","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-ba7a7a2b-fb2b-4dfb-83df-1cf2d8b0a222","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/ba7a7a2b-fb2b-4dfb-83df-1cf2d8b0a222","title":"Support Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["Python","Linux"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","As we scale globally and integrate into Amazon's infrastructure, we are looking for a highly capable Support Engineer to help build, secure, and operate the technical foundation that powers our teams, labs, and operations.","This is not a traditional helpdesk role. You will be the engineer behind the systems that enable hundreds of employees, robotics researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to work efficiently and securely every day. From designing segmented lab networks and managing Linux infrastructure to automating workflows and supporting Amazon integration projects, you will work at the intersection of IT, infrastructure, security, and developer productivity.","You will be responsible for ensuring that our offices, labs, devices, and internal systems scale reliably as we grow from a fast-moving robotics startup into part of one of the world's largest technology organizations.","If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, automating everything possible, and building scalable infrastructure in a highly innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.","What you’ll be doing","Implement, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on network architecture, Linux systems, audio/video, and end-user devices, ensuring maximum availability and performance","Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and wireless systems","Design and maintain lab network segmentation, including isolated VLANs, dedicated lab subnets, and semi-air-gapped environments to support AI/ML development, hardware prototyping and testing workflows","Perform site audits on technical infrastructure of a temporary office and implement improvements for security and stability purposes","Manage employee onboarding from an IT perspective — account provisioning, hardware setup, system access, and orientation on internal tools","Device imaging, configuration, and lifecycle management for end-user hardware (laptops, workstations, peripherals)","Provide day-to-day IT support to on-site employees, troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues","Identify and drive programs to improve G&A operational effectiveness by collaborating with the AI/ML team to design, implement, and maintain productivity automations and tooling for internal workflows","What you must have","Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems (administration, scripting, troubleshooting)","Good working knowledge of macOS and Windows operating systems","Solid networking experience (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, wireless)","Minimum 5+ years of technical support experience in an enterprise or lab environment","Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or similar) with a DevOps mindset — experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and workflow automation","Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach","Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced, evolving environment","Get some bonus points","Experience with Ubiquiti networking equipment is a plus","Familiarity with AI/ML lab environments and air-gapped network configurations","Experience with Amazon internal systems (e.g., Midway, Conduit, CORP network, Isengard) is a significant advantage — internal transfer is not currently possible due to cost center constraints, but candidates with prior Amazon experience are highly preferred","Strong AWS experience (EC2, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda, or similar) - required for infrastructure automation and cloud-native tooling","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-06-15T11:41:37.188Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-c16c2144-d560-4db2-8194-8a3cf604ae7b","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-c16c2144-d560-4db2-8194-8a3cf604ae7b","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/c16c2144-d560-4db2-8194-8a3cf604ae7b","title":"Software Engineer – DevOps","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Software & Simulation","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["ROS 2","C++"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","We are looking for a mid-level DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliable and efficient development and deployment of our robotics software. You will focus on building and maintaining the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that enable our engineering teams to rapidly and safely iterate on software for our physical robots.","What you’ll be doing","Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for robotics software deployment, including further developing and managing observability and telemetry pipelines.","Work closely with software and robotics engineers to automate infrastructure and streamline workflows.","Implement best practices for code security, versioning, and reproducibility.","Manage and maintain our development environments, including containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).","Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.","Contribute to documentation and guidelines to enhance knowledge sharing across the team.","What you must have","Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.","At least 3 years of experience in DevOps or a related field.","Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).","Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).","Experience with C++ build tools (i.e. CMake).","Familiarity with version control systems (Git).","Get some bonus points","Experience with robotics software development or a related domain.","Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).","Familiarity with ROS2.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-09-12T11:36:39.185Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-cef33379-0112-4850-8365-ff459389407d","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-cef33379-0112-4850-8365-ff459389407d","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/cef33379-0112-4850-8365-ff459389407d","title":"Senior Electronics Engineer – Carrier Board","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","As a Senior Electronics Engineer – Carrier Board, you will own the design of GPU/SoC carrier boards for our robotic compute platform — from schematic capture through PCB layout, bring-up, and production release. You will integrate high-speed digital interfaces and sensor front-ends into compact, reliable board designs for mobile Physical AI applications. Beyond technical depth, you will manage supplier and partner relationships, define development priorities, and drive sourcing decisions. You are the technical owner of the carrier board, not just a layout executor.","What You’ll Be Doing","Design and own carrier boards for GPU/SoC compute modules end-to-end: requirements → schematic → layout → bring-up → production release.","Integrate high-speed digital interfaces such as multi-gigabit Ethernet, DDR4, PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, GMSL SerDes, and USB 3.x.","Design electrical front-ends for sensors and modules including cameras, LIDARs, RADARs, and wireless connectivity (WiFi/5G).","Manage supplier and partner relationships: SoC vendors, connector suppliers, contract manufacturers, and module providers.","Evaluate and select components and suppliers based on cost, availability, quality, and roadmap fit.","Define and own development milestones and timelines; coordinate across internal teams and external partners.","Make trade-off decisions (features vs. schedule vs. cost) and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.","Perform board bring-up, debug, and validation of high-speed interfaces.","Provide signal integrity guidance for PCB layout (impedance control, length-matching, stackup definition).","Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.","What You Must Have","Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related field.","5+ years designing carrier boards or motherboards for GPU/SoC compute modules.","Proven track record integrating high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., DDR4, PCIe, multi-gig Ethernet, GMSL) at board level.","Experience owning a board design end-to-end from requirements through production release.","Ideally worked in mobile, edge-compute, or automotive-adjacent applications (robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, mobile AI platforms).","Hands-on schematic capture and PCB layout skills (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent).","Strong understanding of signal integrity fundamentals.","Demonstrated ability to manage supplier and partner relationships and drive sourcing decisions.","Comfortable defining priorities, timelines, and trade-offs for a board development project.","Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug high-speed interfaces during bring-up.","Get Some Bonus Points","Experience with NVIDIA Jetson, Orin, or Drive platform carrier board design.","Signal integrity simulation experience (eye-diagram analysis, S-parameter extraction).","Familiarity with automotive-grade design requirements (temperature range, vibration, component qualification).","Experience with power delivery design for high-current GPU modules.","Knowledge of thermal management integration at PCB level.","EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing experience.","Exposure to Functional Safety design principles (IEC 61508, ISO 26262).","Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics sectors.","PhD degree in a relevant engineering discipline.","Experience managing a hardware team.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-08-21T13:17:45.756Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-d2cb5c46-5d80-4049-a4fc-179051f39909","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-d2cb5c46-5d80-4049-a4fc-179051f39909","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/d2cb5c46-5d80-4049-a4fc-179051f39909","title":"Senior Software Engineer Robot Platform","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Software & Simulation","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python","SLAM"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","As a Senior Software Engineer for the Robot Platform, you will be a key player in the design, development, and integration of our robotic platform. Besides collaborating with all software and AI engineers, your role will involve working closely with Embedded Systems to ensure proper interfacing between software and hardware, DevOps to ensure seamless software integration and deployment, and with Field Engineering to support the real-world deployment of our robotic systems. You will learn the ins and outs of the software deployed in simulation and on hardware, and your expertise will ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our robotic platforms. If you are passionate about robotics and driven to innovate real-world deployments of robots, we encourage you to join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Integrate the software stack for the robot, including simulation and real-world hardware, and collaborate with the experts of the different substacks (AI-driven autonomy, SLAM, computer vision, manipulations, etc).","Collaborate with the Embedded Systems team to ensure proper interfacing between platform software and hardware drivers.","Implement deployment-ready code for the real robot, optimized for the robot’s computational constraints.","Work closely with the DevOps team to integrate platform development into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient build, test, and deployment processes.","Provide technical guidance to the Field Engineering team for platform deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.","Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","What you must have","Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or a similar discipline.","A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Strong background in robotics or autonomous driving, with expertise across the full stack—encompassing sensors, perception, mapping, localization, navigation, control.","Experience with deploying software on hardware platforms.","Ability to write production-level code in modern C++.","Ability to prototype algorithms in Python.","Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).","Get some bonus points","PhD or Master’s degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of industry experience.","Experience with autonomous robots, cars or other vehicles.","Experience in managing a software team.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-11-11T10:07:07.236Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-d473e872-14bc-4dab-92cf-18334e0dcd04","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-d473e872-14bc-4dab-92cf-18334e0dcd04","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/d473e872-14bc-4dab-92cf-18334e0dcd04","title":"Robotics Wireless & Network Engineer Intern","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Internship","detected_skills":["ROS 2","C++","Python","Linux"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR, part of Amazon developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Important Notice: For this position, we can unfortunately only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries. This restriction does not apply to ETHZ and EPFL students who are required to complete compulsory internships as part of their studies.","Job Description","At RIVR, we build autonomous delivery robots that operate in the field, and the network is what makes remote supervision and data exchange possible, from the switched network inside the robot, through 4G/5G, Wi-Fi and satellite links, to the cloud stack. As a Robotics Wireless & Network Engineer Intern, you'll sit between the hardware and software teams as a hands-on engineer across that entire path, configuring and segmenting networks, characterizing wireless links, building the monitoring that keeps the fleet visible, and getting to the bottom of connectivity issues","What you’ll be doing","Network engineering: Configure and improve the robot's internal network (VLAN, NTP/PTP time sync, DHCP/DNS).","Real-time traffic: Make sure ROS2/DDS, WebRTC and MQTT flows behave correctly on the network.","Wireless and RF performance: Characterize how the cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite links behave in the real world (coverage, throughput, latency under load, antenna placement and A/B system comparisons).","Troubleshooting and documentation: Take the first pass on connectivity issues, work through them with packet captures and logs, and keep network diagrams, configuration baselines and technical docs up to date.","What you must have","BSc or higher in Telecommunications Engineering, Telematics Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science.","Solid networking fundamentals across all TCP/IP stack.","Hands-on experience (either through coursework, previous internships, or other projects) with networking, robotics or drones.","Comfortable working on Linux and Git.","Scripting in Python/Golang and basic knowledge in C++","Strong problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn and contribute on complex, real- world systems in a collaborative team.","Get some bonus points","Exposure to RF concepts: link budgets, filters, antennas, VSWR, or hands-on time with a VNA or spectrum analyzer.","ROS2 or any experience with robots and sensors.","Familiarity with AWS and network configuration on embedded Linux.","Clear writing and the instinct to hand over what you learned.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-09-22T09:09:03.011Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-d5c46417-896e-4418-83af-529ada547a57","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-d5c46417-896e-4418-83af-529ada547a57","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/d5c46417-896e-4418-83af-529ada547a57","title":"Senior Electronics Engineer – Functional Safety","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","As a Senior Electronics Engineer – Functional Safety, you will own the hardware-level Functional Safety design for our robots’ custom electronics. You will design fault-tolerant circuits at the schematic and PCB level — implementing redundant architectures, hardware diagnostics, and safe-state mechanisms — and perform the quantitative reliability analysis to substantiate that your designs meet the required Safety Integrity Level. This is a hands-on circuit design role, not a systems-level safety concept or process management position.","What You’ll Be Doing","Design fault-tolerant circuits for safety-critical subsystems, selecting appropriate safety architectures (e.g., 1oo2, 1oo2D) based on the required SIL target.","Implement hardware diagnostic and monitoring mechanisms to detect dangerous failures.","Design circuits that enforce a defined safe state when a fault is detected.","Apply Common-Cause Failure mitigation techniques at the component and PCB level.","Perform FMEDA on your own schematics — identifying failure modes per component and calculating Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) and Diagnostic Coverage (DC).","Build Reliability Block Diagrams and compute SIL metrics to verify your designs meet the target.","Select and derate components based on failure rate data, mission profiles, and expected lifetime.","Advise system architects on hardware safety constraints and review PCB layouts for safety compliance.","Collaborate with electronics, firmware, and systems engineering teams to integrate safety functions into the overall robot design.","Create and maintain Functional Safety documentation for your hardware modules.","What You Must Have","Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related field.","5+ years designing electronics hardware for Functional Safety–certified products.","Proven work under IEC 61508 (preferred), ISO 13849, or ISO 26262.","Delivered PCB-level hardware that achieved SIL 2 or SIL 3 (or equivalent PL d/e, ASIL B–D) certification.","Background in analog, power, and/or mixed-signal circuit design.","Hands-on experience implementing safety architectures in schematics — not just block diagrams.","Ability to perform FMEDA and SIL metrics calculations on your own designs.","Understanding of failure rate data sources and component derating for reliability.","Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug fault-tolerant hardware.","Comfortable working cross-functionally with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams.","Get Some Bonus Points","Experience with safety-rated ICs (safe supply supervisors, safety MCUs, smart drivers with diagnostic feedback).","Has contributed to or authored a Safety Manual for a hardware module.","Familiar with Proven-in-Use argumentation for off-the-shelf components.","PCB layout skills relevant to safety (creepage/clearance, redundant channel routing).","Experience with circuit simulation (SPICE) to verify fault response behaviour.","Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or medical device sectors.","PhD degree in a relevant engineering discipline.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-08-21T13:19:49.837Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-e397465d-5914-4955-900b-fafc420ade66","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-e397465d-5914-4955-900b-fafc420ade66","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/e397465d-5914-4955-900b-fafc420ade66","title":"Electronics Engineer (Senior)","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, and testing of our robots' custom electronics. Your expertise will encompass power electronics (battery management system, motor drivers), digital electronics (PCBA design, edge computing, microprocessor boards) firmware, communication protocols, and interfaces, ensuring that our robots not only meet specific application requirements but are also scalable and cost-effective for mass production. We value candidates with a proven track record of transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, full products, and ultimately, mass production. If you are driven to innovate in robotic design, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Design and develop printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) specifically tailored for robotic applications, including power electronics, firmware, communication protocols, and interfaces.","Build and test prototypes to evaluate functionality and performance.","Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and embedded system engineers to seamlessly integrate hardware components with software systems.","Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.","Create detailed electronics documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.","Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of electronics engineers.","Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace.","A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Extensive experience in PCB design and firmware development.","Proficient in using PCB design software such as Altium, Eagle, and KiCad, along with simulation software like SPICE.","Skilled in utilizing electronics instrumentation for debugging.","Knowledgeable in control systems and the electronics/firmware utilized in robotics or related fields.","Experienced with control systems applicable to consumer electronics, avionics, and the automotive industry.","Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.","Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, contractors, and relationships with OEMs/ODMs.","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Familiarity with design for mass production.","Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.","Experience in managing a hardware team.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2024-08-28T10:58:15.778Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-e48a50a8-7e72-4a15-8cf4-a32af3febdaa","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-e48a50a8-7e72-4a15-8cf4-a32af3febdaa","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/e48a50a8-7e72-4a15-8cf4-a32af3febdaa","title":"AI Engineer - Reinforcement Learning (Senior)","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job Description","Reinforcement learning is transforming our robotic intelligence, enabling autonomous behavior without human guidance. We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer with deep expertise in reinforcement learning and deep learning, including supervised and self-supervised learning, to lead our engineering team. Your role will involve leveraging both simulated and real-world data to address practical challenges. If you are passionate about advancing AI and developing innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning algorithms to enable robots to autonomously execute motor commands based on raw sensor input.","Design, test, and refine your algorithms to meet the demands of complex real-world locomotion, autonomy and manipulation tasks.","Collaborate with the computer vision and imitation learning team to innovate methods that leverage both simulated and real-world data.","Implement deployment-ready code for the real robot, optimized for the robot’s computational constraints.","Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of software engineers.","Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.","Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.","What you must have","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, or Machine Learning.","A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Strong deep learning fundamentals, including supervised and self-supervised learning techniques, and reinforcement learning, including Markov Decision Processes (MDPs), neural network architectures, policy optimization algorithms, model-based vs. model-free RL, exploration-exploitation strategies, value function methods, transfer learning, domain adaptation, sim-to-real transfer, etc.","Strong background in robotics including autonomy and/or manipulation.","Experience with deploying artificial neural networks on hardware platforms.","Ability to write production-level code in modern C++.","Ability to prototype algorithms and train deep neural networks in Python.","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Publications at top-tier conferences.","Experience in managing a software team.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2024-08-28T10:56:55.584Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-eda72db8-a221-47ba-8dec-7191a3a0d9be","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-eda72db8-a221-47ba-8dec-7191a3a0d9be","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/eda72db8-a221-47ba-8dec-7191a3a0d9be","title":"Hardware Engineering Intern","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Internship","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR, part of Amazon developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Important Notice: For this position, we can unfortunately only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries. This restriction does not apply to ETHZ and EPFL students who are required to complete compulsory internships as part of their studies.","RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR, part of Amazon developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Important Notice: For this position, we can unfortunately only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries. This restriction does not apply to ETHZ and EPFL students who are required to complete compulsory internships as part of their studies.","What you’ll be doing","Support the design and development of mechanical structures, electronics, sensors, or actuators for robotic systems.","Aid in building prototypes, conducting tests, and analyzing results to improve hardware performance.","Help create documentation detailing hardware specifications, assembly instructions, and test procedures.","Work closely with senior engineers to integrate hardware with software systems and contribute ideas for optimization.","Gain hands-on experience in cutting edge robotics.","What you must have","Hands on experience building complex project with tight timelines: formula SAE, ETH Fokus projekt, Motostudent, hyperloop and boring company competitions.","Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.","Strong interest in robotics and a desire to learn and contribute to hardware development.","Basic understanding of electronics, sensors, and actuators.","Familiarity with CAD software for mechanical design OR Familiarity with eCAD software for PCBA design.","At least BSc in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.","Get some bonus points","Familiarity with Solidworks OR Altium","Previous coursework or projects related to robotics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.","A solid portfolio of personal projects, please attach it to your application!","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2025-05-30T15:29:57.117Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-fc69d345-b291-4b06-89af-872b50576320","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-fc69d345-b291-4b06-89af-872b50576320","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/fc69d345-b291-4b06-89af-872b50576320","title":"Hardware integration Engineer","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Shanghai","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.","Job Description","As a Hardware Integration Engineer in our Shanghai office, you will serve as the technical anchor between Zurich design engineering, local assembly operations, and Chinese supply chain networks. While our Zurich team focuses on initial R&D prototypes, the Shanghai team drives hardware localization, component substitution, shop-floor assembly support, and structural testing as we evolve toward production-ready systems.","In this role, you will be primary hands-on responsible for resolving assembly line issues, answering technical clarifications on engineering drawings, performing root-cause failure analysis, and executing mechanical component localization. You will ensure our complex electromechanical systems move smoothly from early prototypes to robust, repeatable builds ready for real-world deployment.","What you’ll be doing","Core Responsibilities (Mechanical Focus):","Assembly & Shop-Floor Support: Provide on-site technical support for production and assembly lines. Clarify mechanical drawings, geometric tolerances, torque specs, and assembly sequences to resolve real-time build issues.","Failure Analysis & Design Iteration: Lead root-cause analysis for mechanical failures, structural defects, and assembly bottlenecks during build/testing phases; drive rapid design revisions and process improvements.","Supplier Technical Alignment & ECNs: Coordinate directly with component suppliers and contract manufacturers to clarify drawing requirements, resolve manufacturing feasibility issues, and issue engineering change notices (ECNs).","Cross-Functional & Integrated Responsibilities (Support):","Test Rig & Hardware Alignment: Assist in early-stage mechanical setup and structural alignment for test rigs and testing fixtures.","Peripheral Mounting & Wire Routing: Support the structural mounting and wire harness routing setup for sensors and hardware components (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, RC units).","What you must have","Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive, Aerospace, or a related field.","Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, prototyping, or small-batch production of hardware systems.","Strong CAD proficiency and deep expertise in interpreting, modifying, and rapidly releasing mechanical engineer in drawings (GD&T, tolerance analysis).","Proven experience in technical communication with suppliers, clarifying manufacturing requirements, and managing engineering change processes.","Practical knowledge in assembly support, shop-floor troubleshooting, and component localization.","Get some bonus points","Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.","Hands-on experience with test bench/rig setup and fixture design for electromechanical systems.","Experience transitioning R&D prototypes into small-batch setups.","Practical exposure to evaluating and integrating electronic peripherals (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, RC controllers, custom cable harnesses).","Solid grasp of electrical engineering (EE) fundamentals, including component working principles and hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-08-28T05:17:35.445Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null},{"id":"rivr-ff939e62-6ea6-4502-b8e3-8ce35b6964bf","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/rivr-ff939e62-6ea6-4502-b8e3-8ce35b6964bf","employer_url":"https://jobs.lever.co/rivr/ff939e62-6ea6-4502-b8e3-8ce35b6964bf","title":"(Senior) AI Engineer - Reinforcement Learning Manipulation","employer":{"id":"rivr","name":"RIVR"},"location":"Zürich, Switzerland","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.","Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery","Job description: Dexterous Manipulation RL","Reinforcement learning is transforming our robotic intelligence, enabling autonomous behavior without human guidance. We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer with deep expertise in reinforcement learning and deep learning, including supervised and self-supervised learning with a focus on dexterous manipulation. Your role will involve leveraging both simulated and real-world data to address practical challenges in dynamic grasping, contact-rich manipulation, and object interaction. If you are passionate about advancing AI and developing innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.","What you’ll be doing","Develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning algorithms to enable robust, contact-rich dexterous manipulation, translating vision, depth, tactile, and proprioceptive sensor input into precise end-effector and joint-level motor commands.","Design, test, and refine algorithms to solve complex real-world manipulation challenges, such as handling diverse package form factors, dynamic hand-offs, and operating door handles or latches.","Collaborate with the foundation model team to innovate methods that leverage both simulated and real-world data.","What you must have","Strong background in robotic manipulation, including dynamics, grasp synthesis, and trajectory optimization.","Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, or Machine Learning.","A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.","Strong deep learning fundamentals, including supervised and self-supervised learning techniques, and reinforcement learning, including Markov Decision Processes (MDPs), neural network architectures, policy optimization algorithms, model-based vs. model-free RL, exploration-exploitation strategies, value function methods, transfer learning, domain adaptation, sim-to-real transfer, etc.","Strong background in robotics including autonomy and/or manipulation.","Experience with deploying artificial neural networks on hardware platforms.","Ability to write production-level code in modern C++.","Ability to prototype algorithms and train deep neural networks in Python.","Get some bonus points","PhD degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.","Publications at top-tier conferences (e.g., ICRA, IROS, CoRL, RSS) specifically focusing on robotic manipulation, grasping, or contact-rich RL.","Demonstrated experience working with tactile sensing, multi-fingered robotic hands, or bimanual manipulation.","RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.","We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations."],"source":"Lever","verified_at":"2026-10-17T21:08:16.842Z","updated_at":"2026-08-31T11:52:42.766Z","date_posted":null,"valid_through":null}]}