Real job — pulled straight from RIVR’s careers page · Verified July 15, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
RIVR is hiring a Electronics Engineer — a full-time, based in Zürich role. Apply directly on RIVR's careers page below.
Junior Electronics Engineer
Team: Hardware
Location: Zürich
Commitment: Full-Time
Workplace Type: onsite
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
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Electronics Engineer at RIVR?
The required skills for Electronics Engineer at RIVR include: Robotics.
What is the seniority level for Electronics Engineer at RIVR?
Electronics Engineer at RIVR is a Entry level position.
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