Robotics Wireless & Network Engineer Intern

Rivr
Zürich, Switzerland
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a technical background in networking and robotics, comfortable with configuring and troubleshooting real-time systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a BSc or higher in telecommunications or computer science and practical experience in robotics or drones
    — “BSc or higher in Telecommunications Engineering, Telematics Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science.”
  • Individuals with a strong foundation in TCP/IP stack and Linux-based network configuration
    — “Solid networking fundamentals across all TCP/IP stack.”
  • Candidates who have worked with ROS2, MQTT, or WebRTC in real-world systems
    — “ROS2 or any experience with robots and sensors.”

Things to consider

  • In-person presence is required despite the remote flexibility implied by the internship nature
    — “require in-person presence in our office locations.”
  • Geographic restriction to Schengen citizens unless you are an ETHZ or EPFL student
    — “only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with embedded Linux and network configuration in your resume and interview answers
    — “network configuration on embedded Linux.”
  • Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot network issues using packet captures and logs
    — “Take the first pass on connectivity issues, work through them with packet captures and logs.”
  • Showcase projects involving RF performance analysis or antenna placement in your application materials
    — “Characterize how the cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite links behave in the real world.”
  • Demonstrate your scripting skills in Python or Golang with relevant examples from your experience
    — “Scripting in Python/Golang and basic knowledge in C++”
  • Include documentation or process-building experience in your resume to align with the role's expectations
    — “keep network diagrams, configuration baselines and technical docs up to date.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • configuring and improving the robot's internal network
  • characterizing wireless and RF performance
  • troubleshooting connectivity issues
Typical background
telecommunications engineeringnetworking

Skills & requirements

Required

Network EngineeringReal-time Traffic ManagementWireless And RF PerformanceTroubleshooting

Preferred

ROS2AWSEmbedded Linux

Stack & domain

PythonGoC++TelecommunicationsNetworkingRobotics

About the role

Original posting from Rivr via Lever

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, part of Amazon 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.

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.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Network engineering: Configure and improve the robot's internal network (VLAN, NTP/PTP time sync, DHCP/DNS).
  • Real-time traffic: Make sure ROS2/DDS, WebRTC and MQTT flows behave correctly on the network.
  • Wireless and RF performance: Characterize how the cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite links behave in the real world (coverage, throughput, latency under load, antenna placement and A/B system comparisons).
  • Troubleshooting and documentation: Take the first pass on connectivity issues, work through them with packet captures and logs, and keep network diagrams, configuration baselines and technical docs up to date.

What you must have:

  • BSc or higher in Telecommunications Engineering, Telematics Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Solid networking fundamentals across all TCP/IP stack.
  • Hands-on experience (either through coursework, previous internships, or other projects) with networking, robotics or drones.
  • Comfortable working on Linux and Git.
  • Scripting in Python/Golang and basic knowledge in C++
  • Strong problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn and contribute on complex, real- world systems in a collaborative team.

Get some bonus points:

  • Exposure to RF concepts: link budgets, filters, antennas, VSWR, or hands-on time with a VNA or spectrum analyzer.
  • ROS2 or any experience with robots and sensors.
  • Familiarity with AWS and network configuration on embedded Linux.
  • Clear writing and the instinct to hand over what you learned.

RIVR, part of Amazon 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.

Source: Rivr careers (Lever)

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