What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Field Engineer position at RIVR?
RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics.
As a Robotics Field Engineer, you will work on-site to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems. You provide technical support to clients, ensuring that robotics systems operate efficiently and effectively in real-world environments. When you are not in the field, you will design, develop, and maintain the software systems that control and operate our robots. Your responsibilities include writing algorithms, creating control systems, and developing user interfaces for robotics applications. Moreover, you design and conduct tests in simulation and on real hardware.
\n- Install robotic systems at client sites and train clients or end-users on the operation and maintenance of robotics systems.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to hardware or software components of robots.
- Maintain records of service activities, issues, and resolutions. Provide reports to the engineering team.
- Design and implement algorithms for perception, localization, mapping, and mission execution.
- Conduct testing, debugging, and optimization of software for improved performance and reliability.
- Prepare documentation and guidelines for software operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- At least MSc in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong technical knowledge of robotics hardware and software.
- Excellent communication skills for client interaction and training.
- Flexibility to travel to different locations as needed.
- Strong proficiency in programming C and/or Python.
- Experience with robotics frameworks and libraries, such as ROS2.
- Experience working on and troubleshooting real robot hardware.
We are looking for someone that joins us from July 2025.
Due to visa sponsorship limitations, we can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application
RIVR 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.