Robotics Systems Field Engineer , Amazon RIVR

About the role

As a Robotics Field Engineer at Amazon RIVR, you will be the critical link between our advanced robotics technology and real-world deployment. You will serve as Tier 2 technical support, acting as the primary interface for other Amazon teams when complex issues arise in the field. This role is designed for a technical problem-solver who excels at Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and enjoys the challenge of debugging hardware and software in live environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Tier 2 technical escalation point for field operations, interfacing directly with Amazon last-mile teams to resolve complex system issues.
• Perform deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on field failures to identify whether issues stem from hardware, software, or environmental factors.
• Execute debugging and perform quick technical fixes to maintain a target ratio of 1 engineer to 5 robots.
• Collaborate with QA Engineers to provide real-world input for the design of full-system test cases, ensuring field edge cases are captured.
• Lead the operational readiness and optimization of RIVR's deployed robots, ensuring seamless integration across diverse sites.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and Service & Support SOPs for Field Technicians.
• Act as the technical bridge to Product and Engineering teams, translating field-identified issues and RCA insights into structured requirements for the product roadmap.

About The Team

Amazon RIVR 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications include experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure, programming with at least one modern language, experience with Linux/Unix, 2+ years of robotics system components and controls experience, and a BA in Engineering (Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical), Computer Science, or a related technical field. Proven experience working with ROS2 and robotics frameworks, hands-on experience troubleshooting real robot hardware and complex electromechanical systems, and the ability to navigate complex codebases and robot logs to perform systematic diagnostics on sensors, connectivity, and control systems are also required.

Preferred qualifications include experience with distributed systems at scale, prior experience in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 support role within robotics or industrial automation, and experience with Amazon operations or similar last-mile delivery ecosystems.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $129,200.00 - $174,800.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.