Head of QA

RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery. We are looking for a Head of QA to build and lead RIVR's end-to-end Quality Assurance organization across the full System, Autonomy, Hardware, and Operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading QA (3+ years) or Validation teams in robotics, autonomous vehicles, automotive, or other safety-critical systems.
• Track record of building scalable quality processes for both hardware and software products.
• Deep understanding of validation methodologies across SiL, HiL, and real-world testing.
• Experience defining release gates, quality KPIs, and reliability targets for deployed fleets.
• Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to operate across autonomy, hardware, and operations.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks, test infrastructure, and regression pipelines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Software, Hardware, and Product teams in fast iteration cycles.
• Experience with safety, compliance, and field reliability feedback loops.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams.