Rivr

Robotics Software Intern

Zürich April 14, 2026 Internship Lever

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.

Important Notice: For this position, we can unfortunately only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries. This restriction does not apply to ETHZ and EPFL students who are required to complete compulsory internships as part of their studies.

As a Robotics Platform Software Intern, you will assist the software engineering team in developing and implementing software solutions for robotic systems that fall outside the algorithmic components, but are vital to orchestrate the end-to-end functionality of the system. This can encompass everything from low-level control to robot-to-cloud communication. This position provides an immersive environment to own software integration as well as the development and troubleshooting of new features. You will get hands-on with our robots, solving complex challenges to ensure they run reliably and deliver real-world results. We are committed to finding and nurturing exceptional talent; our internships are a key pathway to recruiting outstanding graduates who can make a significant impact in our team. 

As a Robotics Platform Software Intern, you will assist the software engineering team in developing and implementing software solutions for robotic systems that fall outside the algorithmic components, but are vital to orchestrate the end-to-end functionality of the system. This can encompass everything from low-level control to robot-to-cloud communication. This position provides an immersive environment to own software integration as well as the development and troubleshooting of new features. You will get hands-on with our robots, solving complex challenges to ensure they run reliably and deliver real-world results. We are committed to finding and nurturing exceptional talent; our internships are a key pathway to recruiting outstanding graduates who can make a significant impact in our team. 

Please note that this is a permanent job opening, as we believe that exceptional individuals will always be able to make a difference in our team.
 
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.

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.

What you’ll be doing

  • Support the team in programming, debugging, and testing software components for robotic applications.
  • Improve our software stack and implement new features across the robot platform domain, contributing to our in-the-market product
  • Understand and work with system-level configuration, perform rapid prototyping of software-hardware interfaces and optimize system stability.
  • Aid in documenting code, testing procedures, and results for future reference.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to integrate software with hardware components and contribute ideas to enhance system performance.
  • Engage in continuous learning, gaining exposure to robotics frameworks, libraries, and industry best practices.

    • What you must have

  • At least BSc in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge in C++.
  • Experience in ROS2 or other distributed real-time middleware.
  • Academic or project-based experience building applications for Linux-based platforms.
  • Basic understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software development principles.
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

    • Get some bonus points

  • Hands-on experience with robotics or embedded systems.
  • Experience deploying/testing/debugging code on a hardware platform.
  • Knowledge of robotics simulation environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting Linux system configuration and networking setups.
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