Robotics Wireless & Network Engineer

Amazon RIVR; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon RIVR in Zürich is looking for a network engineer specialized in robotics connectivity to design and implement secure network architectures. You will work on ensuring high-performance communication for our autonomous robots and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields and over 5 years of experience in network engineering, especially within robotics. In-person presence required in our office.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or robotics connectivity, ideally in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or drones.
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols.
• Hands-on experience with RF engineering and antenna design.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement robust, scalable, and secure network architectures.
• Evaluate and tune wireless performance for ultra-low latency.
• Develop real-time data flow between the robot and the supervision stack.
• Implement tools to monitor fleet connectivity and system health.
• Design authentication, encryption, and secure message-passing mechanisms.

Kenntnisse

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, WebRTC, gRPC, MQTT)

RF engineering

Middleware integration (ROS2/DDS)

Linux-based systems

Scripting in Python or Go

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Communications Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud‑based coordination, Amazon RIVR is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last‑mile delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Network Architecture & Design: Define and implement robust, scalable, and secure network architectures integrating 4G/LTE, 5G (URLRC), Wi‑Fi, and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)
• Wireless Optimization: Evaluate and tune wireless performance (RF, antenna placement, signal reliability) to ensure ultra‑low latency and high‑bandwidth communication
• Middleware Integration: Develop and maintain real‑time data flow between the robot and the supervision stack using ROS2/DDS, WebRTC, and gRPC
• System Reliability & Monitoring: Implement tools to monitor fleet connectivity, system health, and communication degradation across the network stack
• Security Implementation: Design and apply authentication, encryption, and secure message‑passing mechanisms to protect robot‑to‑cloud data streams
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Autonomy, Cloud, and Operations teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end integration across hardware, software, and supervision systems

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Communications Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or robotics connectivity, ideally in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or drones
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, WebRTC, gRPC, MQTT)
• Hands‑on experience with RF engineering, antenna design, and link budget analysis for mobile systems
• Strong proficiency with ROS2/DDS and middleware integration for real‑time systems
• Proven ability to design and test secure, high‑reliability network systems
• Experience working with Linux‑based systems

Get some bonus points

• Architectures: Familiarity with cloud‑to‑edge architectures and MEC (Multi‑access Edge Computing) deployment
• Scripting: Scripting in Python or Go for testing and automation
• Domain Experience: Prior experience in robotics, teleoperation, or remote supervision systems

Amazon 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.