Technical Program Manager

RIVR, part of Amazon 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, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.

Job Description

As a Technical PM, you will be responsible for: 1) supply chain coordination of the electronic components and embedded systems of our robots,conduct technical review/QA directly with suppliers. 2) Testing, trouble shooting of power electronics, digital electronics (PCBA validation), firmware, communication protocols, and interfaces on robots. 3）Overseeing small-batch production timeline and quality management with suppliers. 4）Functional calibration and test bench development and set up. 5)Collaborating closely with both the supply chain & manufacturing team in Shanghai and the engineering team in Zurich, you will contribute to ensuring the reliable integration and high performance of the electronic systems in our robots.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and has a proven track record of bringing electromechanical systems from prototype to production, with a strong focus on quality and supply chain efficiency.