RIVR
The role focuses on developing advanced reinforcement learning algorithms for contact-rich dexterous manipulation, integrating vision, depth, tactile, and proprioceptive data to control robot end-effectors. The engineer will design and test solutions for real-world challenges such as handling diverse packages and operating door mechanisms, collaborating with foundation model teams to leverage simulated and real-world data.
RIVR is a Physical AI company that builds and deploys autonomous legged robots for real-world doorstep delivery of parcels, groceries, and meals. Each deployment generates data that trains and improves their General Physical AI, combining large-scale reinforcement learning in simulation with real-world self-supervised learning. By owning the full stack from hardware to software, RIVR designs for reliability, safety, and cost efficiency, enabling Physical AI to scale across urban delivery use cases.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Rivr Raises $3.6M CAD in Seed Funding
Jul 9, 2025
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