Robotics Field Engineer , RIVR

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon RIVR is seeking a Robotics Field Engineer to bridge advanced robotics tech and real-world deployment in Texas. You will serve as Tier 2 escalation, perform RCA, and debug hardware and software in live environments, while shaping test cases and product feedback for scalable, reliable field operation.

You will help prepare field-ready documentation, support cross-team collaboration, and optimize robot readiness across multiple sites, driving safe, effective last-mile robotic delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience programming in Python, Ruby, Go or other modern languages.
• Experience in a Linux/Unix environment.
• BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 1+ year with robotics system components or electromechanical controls.
• Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics software frameworks.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of hardware, wiring, sensors, or electromechanical components.
• Ability to review robot logs and system diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 2 technical escalation point for field operations with last-mile teams.
• Perform deep-dive Root Cause Analysis on field failures to distinguish hardware, software or environmental factors.
• Debug and apply quick fixes to maintain robot-to-engineer ratio.
• Collaborate with QA to input real-world field considerations into test cases.
• Lead operational readiness and optimization of deployed robots across sites.
• Develop and maintain technical docs, troubleshooting guides, and SOPs for Field Technicians.
• Translate field issues and RCA insights into structured product roadmap requirements.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Go

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Linux

ROS2

Root Cause Analysis

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, CS or related field

Tools

ROS2

Job description

Description

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. Beyond troubleshooting, you will play a strategic role in our development cycle by providing real-world operational insights to our QA teams, ensuring our test cases reflect the unpredictable nature of the field.

Key job 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. 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

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience in a Linux or Unix environment
• BA/BS in Engineering (Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical), Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience (including internships, research, or project work) with robotics system components or electromechanical controls.
• Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics software frameworks.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting physical hardware, wiring, sensors, or electromechanical components.
• Ability to review robot logs and system diagnostics to identify hardware, connectivity, or sensor errors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Basic understanding of distributed systems.
• Prior experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 technical support role within robotics, IoT, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to Amazon operations, logistics, industrial facilities, or last-mile delivery ecosystems.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually