Senior Software Engineer – Backend, RIVR

pRIVR, an Amazon company, is building Physical AI by deploying autonomous robots for real-world doorstep delivery. Operating daily in diverse urban environments, RIVR's robots continuously learn from and navigate the millions of scenarios encountered during deliveries. By owning the full stack from software to hardware, RIVR is purpose-built for safety, reliability, and the customer from day one. /p pAs our next Senior Backend Engineer you will focus on the design, development, and operation of the server-side systems that power our robotics delivery platform. This role involves building robust, scalable microservices and integrations crucial for fleet operations, process integrations, and data processing in a cloud-native environment.

You will play a key part in translating complex business requirements into reliable and efficient backend solutions. /p h3Key job responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and implement backend services for integrating RIVR's platform with our customers’ systems, to provide delightful delivery experiences. /li liDevelop and enhance the backend infrastructure for our robot operations platform. /li liDevelop backend components to aggregate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing insights into platform performance and business value. /li liContribute to the overall architecture, reliability, and scalability of our backend systems within a containerized microservices context. /li liCollaborate closely with frontend, robotics, and infrastructure engineers to deliver end-to-end features. /li /ul h3Basic Qualifications /h3 ul li5 years of professional experience designing, building, deploying, and

operating backend systems in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) context. /li liStrong experience with Typescript, Java, C++ and/or Python /li liDifferent interaction patterns (e.g. RPC, publish/subscribe, event-driven). /li liAt least two database technologies /li liDemonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas: ul liIntegrating with complex third-party APIs and building reliable, distributed workflows (e.g., using task queues, state machines). /li liBuilding event-driven applications and/or scalable data processing pipelines (e.g., using Kafka, message queues, serverless functions). /li /ul /li liWillingness to participate in on-call rotations /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liFamiliarity configuring and operating CI/CD pipelines. /li liBackground in robotics, IoT, fleet management, or real-time data streaming systems. /li liStrong familiarity with

observability such as OTLP, Grafana, prometheus, etc preferably in the context of devices with intermittent connectivity /li /ul pAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. /p pOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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