C++ Jobs in Robotics

Build high-performance robotics software, control systems, and embedded applications using C++.

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Senior SCADA Systems Engineer - Operational Technology

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc ·

Mesa, United States

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationC++JavaLadder LogicPythonSQLAllen-Bradley / RockwellIgnitionLinux

Mid-to-Senior Data Scientist

SimVentions, Inc ·

Dahlgren, United States

$110k-162k/year

Full-time

Agile / ScrumComputer VisionMachine LearningC++JavaPythonGitLinuxMATLAB

Head of Defense Engineering

Applied Intuition ·

Seoul, South Korea

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningReinforcement LearningAgile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorch

Engineering Manager, eGSE

True Anomaly ·

Long Beach, United States

$150k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Wiring Harness DesignC++PythonCANEtherCATI2CRS-485SPI

RF Engineering Intern

AscendArc ·

Beaverton, United States

$25 - $30/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsPCB DesignCC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates ·

Hampton, United States

$23.1 - $27.69/hour

Internship

CAD & Mechanical DesignC++PythonDrones / UAVMATLABSiemens NXSolidWorks

R&D Autonomy and AI Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated ·

Asker, Norway

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningSLAMCC++

Robotics Software Engineer – Swarm Systems

Autonomous Teaming Solutions ATS GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationPythonC++PX4ROS 2

Robotics Technologist III

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory ·

United States

$150k-187k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSLAMCC++Python

Electrical Engineering Intern

Pyka ·

Alameda, United States

$30/hour

Internship

Motion ControlPCB DesignCC++

Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Generalist

Autonomous Teaming Solutions ATS GmbH ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationPythonC++RTOSROS 2

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications

Shield AI ·

Seoul, South Korea

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringTechnical SalesC++

Sr. Drone Controls Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated ·

Orem, United States

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlCC++PythonPX4IMULinuxMATLAB

Robotics Engineer

KBR, Inc. ·

Mountain View, United States

$144k-215k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMotion ControlSensor FusionSLAMAgile / ScrumComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningPerceptionC

Senior Robotics Engineer, Sensor Integration

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$220k-292k/year

Full-time

LocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingIndustrial CommunicationPythonC++RustRTOS

R&D Engineering Intern

Technergetics ·

Remote (U.S. citizens only)

$22 - $28/hour

Internship

Industrial CommunicationCC++PythonMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Robotics & Simulation Engineer

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$146k-194k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlC++PythonNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2Isaac LabMuJoCoPyBullet

Senior GNC Engineer, Robotics

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$168k-252k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++Simulink

Principal Technical Lead, AI Robotics

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$254k-444k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferC++Python

Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Lunar Rover Localization

Starpath Robotics ·

Hawthorne, United States

$145k-185k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionLocalizationSLAMC++PythonGazeboLiDARMuJoCoRobot Operating System (ROS)IMU

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,674 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 847 active positions, demand spans real-time control, embedded firmware, and simulation engines. The language excels where Python can't: hard deadlines, limited memory, and safety-critical applications.

Compensation reflects this technical depth. Based on 1165 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,000, with experienced engineers earning $210,000 or more. Embedded systems and autonomous vehicle roles often pay at the upper end.

The data reveals something important: Python appears as a required skill in over 1,000 C++ job listings. Modern robotics teams need both languages working together. If you're building C++ expertise, understanding which programming languages pair well for robotics gives you a strategic advantage in this market.

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Based on 1165 salary data points. Normalized to annual USD. Excludes top 5% of outliers. Top positions at premium companies can reach $588k+. See our comprehensive salaries guide for more insights.

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C++ Jobs in Robotics