Robotics Software Engineer

RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics.
As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain the software systems that control and operate our robots. You collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software components. Their responsibilities include writing algorithms, creating control systems, implementing machine learning training setups, and developing user interfaces for robotics applications.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and implement algorithms for perception, localization, mapping, and mission execution.
• Create and maintain software for robot control, sensor integration, and data processing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software systems with robotics hardware platforms.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and optimization of software for improved performance and reliability.
• Prepare documentation and guidelines for software operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

What you must have

• At least MSc in Robotics, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in programming C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with robotics frameworks and libraries, such as ROS2.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and control systems.
• Experience working on real robot hardware.
• Knowledge of perception sensors, localization techniques, and machine learning algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Get some bonus points

• Prior experience with fleet management, cloud computing, web front-ends, and sensor drivers.

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.
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.