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.

Job Description

As a Robot Operator, you will be responsible for operating advanced robotic systems from an onsite control center in Zurich Oerlikon, managing their deployment and performance in remote locations. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the robots perform optimally and support real-world applications. Shifts last three to six hours and may also be in early mornings and late evenings. Full-time roles are also possible.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Remote Robot Operation: Use advanced control systems to operate robots in remote locations, including customer sites, test environments, or field deployments.
• Scenario Execution: Execute pre-defined tasks, missions, or operations using remote robotic systems while adhering to project requirements.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect operational data, monitor system logs, and provide insights to engineering teams for system refinement.
  
  
  

What You Must Have / Was Du Mitbringst

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Language: Knowledge of basic German and English
  
  
  

Get some bonus points / Bonuspunkte

• A finished technical apprenticeship or ongoing technical studies
• Flexibility for shifts or extended hours during critical operations
• Prior experience with teleoperation of machines or equivalent.
  
  
  

We are looking for someone that joins us temporarily from May 2025. For this position, we can unfortunately only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries.

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.