Electronics Engineer, RIVR

Amazon is hiring an Electronics Engineer, RIVR in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Altium, Eagle and Kicad.
Level classifies it as a junior role.
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The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Design and test custom electronics and firmware for wheeled-legged robots pioneering physical AI deployments.

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RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics team pioneering Physical AI through real-world deployment and doorstep deliveries. 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 by gathering rich operational data at scale.

As a Junior Electronics Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, and testing of our robots' custom electronics. Your expertise will encompass power electronics (motor control, power distribution), digital electronics (PCBA design, microprocessor) firmware and communication protocols, ensuring that our robots not only meet specific application requirements but are also scalable and cost-effective for mass production. We value candidates with a proven track record of transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, full products, and ultimately, mass production. If you are driven to innovate in robotic design, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of intelligent robotics.

Basic qualifications

- A minimum of 2 years of industry or research experience.
- Experience in PCB design and firmware development.
- Proficient in using PCB design software such as Altium, Eagle, and KiCad, along with simulation software like SPICE.
- Skilled in utilizing electronics instrumentation for debugging (oscilloscope, power analyzer).
- Knowledgeable in control systems and in common electronics components and communication protocols utilized in robotics or related fields.
- Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.

Preferred qualifications

- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering.
- Familiarity with design for mass production.
- Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.
- Experienced with control systems applicable to consumer drones, AMR, and electric bicycles.

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How we rate this

Electronics Engineer, RIVR at Amazon rates 60 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Electronics Engineer, RIVR is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in CH, Zurich.
The job was posted on October 30, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Pcb DesignFirmware DevelopmentPower ElectronicsDigital ElectronicsRoboticsAltiumEagleKicad

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where pcb design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where firmware development was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where power electronics was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where digital electronics was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where robotics was part of your work. What did you do?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Pcb Design, Firmware Development, Power Electronics, Digital Electronics, and Robotics. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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