Amazon RIVR

Robotics

RoboticsSystemsFieldEngineerII

$99–160k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Robotics Systems Field Engineer II at Amazon RIVR. Skills: Robotics systems, Root Cause Analysis, Hardware debugging, Software debugging. Serve as Tier 2 technical escalation point. Interface with Amazon last-mile teams”

Industry & Context.

Robotics
Problems you'll solve

Root Cause Analysis; Debugging; Troubleshooting; Diagnostics

Eligibility Requirements

1 engineer to 5 robots ratio

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Automating infrastructure experience, Deploying infrastructure experience, Supporting infrastructure experience, Programming with modern language, Linux/Unix experience, 1+ years robotics system components experience, 1+ years robotics system controls experience, BA in Engineering, BA in Computer Science, ROS2 experience, Robotics frameworks experience, Troubleshoot real robot hardware, Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems, Navigate complex codebases, Diagnose robot logs

Nice to Have

CI/CD pipelines experience, Build processes experience, Tier 2 support experience, Tier 3 support experience, Robotics support experience, Industrial automation support experience, Amazon operations experience, Last-mile delivery ecosystems experience

What You'll Do.

Serve as Tier 2 technical escalation point

Interface with Amazon last-mile teams

Resolve complex system issues

Perform deep-dive Root Cause Analysis

Identify failure sources

Perform quick technical fixes

Collaborate with QA Engineers

Provide real-world input

Design full-system test cases

Capture field edge cases

Lead operational readiness

Optimize deployed robots

Ensure seamless integration

Develop technical documentation

Maintain troubleshooting guides

Maintain Service SOPs

Maintain Support SOPs

Act as technical bridge

Translate field issues

Translate RCA insights

Provide structured requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interfacing with Amazon teams; Collaborate with QA Engineers; Bridge to Product teams; Bridge to Engineering teams

Communication Scope

Technical documentation

Full Job 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 ge

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