Amazon RIVR
Robotics
RoboticsSystemsFieldEngineerII
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“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.
Root Cause Analysis; Debugging; Troubleshooting; Diagnostics
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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