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.
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 de.