QA Engineer - Robot Platform

Rival; Zürich; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering robotics company in Zürich is seeking a skilled QA Engineer to ensure the quality and safety of their robotic systems. This role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying and prioritizing bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in QA engineering, particularly in robotics, and be familiar with hardware-software integration. The position requires in-person presence at the office, contributing to a diverse and innovative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in QA engineering, focusing on robotics or regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and identifying issues.
• Understanding of hardware-software integration in robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain test plans for robotic systems in real-world conditions.
• Identify and document bugs, collaborating with teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor quality standards during development and deployment of robotic systems.

Skills

QA engineering

Robotics

Test plans development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

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. Join our innovative team, renowned for pioneering robotic design and neural network applications in robotics that improve environmental understanding and decision‑making. With a robust research foundation and notable contributions from ETH Zurich, we are leaders in translating artificial intelligence and robotics into practical, real‑world applications.

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail‑oriented QA Engineer to ensure our robotic systems meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This position will focus on the critical aspects of triaging and relaying direct feedback from field operations, as well as designing, implementing and executing robotic system test plans, ensuring we deliver the best possible experience for our customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, execute, and maintain both internal and external test plans to validate and optimize robotic systems and their integration in real‑world field conditions.
• Identify, document, and prioritize bugs or issues discovered in the field, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve them promptly.
• Monitor quality standards across various operational phases, from development to deployment and maintenance of robotic systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to align testing strategies with business goals and industry standards.
• Continuously improve testing processes to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability within the field operations of robotic systems.

What you must have

• 3+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on robotics, field operations, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, identifying issues, and working cross‑functionally to resolve them.
• Familiarity with field deployments of robotic systems, including outdoor environments and real‑world operational conditions.
• Strong understanding of hardware‑software integration and how QA applies to real‑world robotic systems.
• Familiarity with testing and debugging robotic hardware in field environments.

Get some bonus points

• Background in robotics or autonomous driving, with expertise across the full stack—encompassing sensors, perception, mapping, localization, navigation, control, and deep learning algorithms.
• Ability to read modern C++ and Python.
• Knowledge of the autonomous vehicle, last‑mile delivery, or similar industries.
• Experience with automation tools for QA and testing processes.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in‑person presence in our office locations.