C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

192 jobs found (page 1 of 10)

C++Aerospace & Defense Clear all

Senior Scientist, Computer Vision & Robotics

Charles River Analytics ·

Cambridge (Hybrid)

$170k-220k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonCUDADocker

Machine Learning Engineer

GCS Global Clearance Solutions ·

Stockach / Freienbach

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningSensor FusionC++PythonGermanGitJira

Systems Engineer - Autonome Systeme & UAV-Prototyping

Airbus ·

Manching (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonGermanNVIDIA JetsonPX4ROS 2

Electrical Engineer Intern - Fall 2026 (Avionics)

Castelion Corporation ·

Torrance, United States

$35/hour

Internship

Stakeholder ManagementElectrical DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Sr. Robotics Software Engineer, Controls

aureliussystems.com ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Sensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlSim-to-real transferC++PythonRadarIMUMATLAB

Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer

Northrop Grumman ·

El Segundo, United States

$114k-171k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsPath PlanningHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++JavaPythonSimulink

Field Service Engineer

Teradyne ·

Remote (Must be based in MA, GA, or AZ)

$78k-125k/year

Full-time

CC++Siemens

Autonomy Software Integration and Test

Northrop Grumman ·

El Segundo, United States

$92k-171k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsAgile / ScrumDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonDockerKubernetesLinux

Lead Robotics Engineer

Valinor Enterprises, Inc. ·

Nashville, United States

Full-time

MentorshipReinforcement LearningComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSLAMMoveItC++

Defense Autonomy Engineer

Applied Intuition ·

Poway / Ann Arbor

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationC++PythonDockerLinux

Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Flight Autonomy

Northrop Grumman ·

El Segundo, United States

$92k-171k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsC++PythonRustLinuxMicrocontrollers (MCU)GitRTOS

Senior UAS Autonomy Applications Engineer

Jobgether ·

United States

$126k-159k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningPath PlanningSensor FusionC++PythonDockerDrones / UAVLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Principal Autonomous Orbit Determination Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Reston / Quinte West

$173k-243k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumC++PythonDockerGitJira

Senior UAS Autonomy Applications Engineer

Redwire Defense Tech ·

Remote (US)

$126k-159k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningPath PlanningC#C++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)CUDADockerLinux

Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions ·

Los Angeles, United States

$85k-130k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsC++PythonMATLABLinux

Senior Perception Engineer - VIO / SLAM / Sensor Fusion

SE3 Labs ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMC++PythonRust

Robotics Engineer

KBR, Inc. ·

Mountain View, United States

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMotion ControlSensor FusionSLAMAgile / ScrumComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningPerceptionC

Field Robotics Software & Communications Engineer

ARX Robotics GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsC++PythonTCP/IPGermanLinux

Robotics Engineer

Askari Defense ·

Atlanta, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMotion ControlPerceptionTensorRTC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)CUDAGazeboLinux

Robotics Data Engineer

Askari Defense ·

Atlanta, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMLOpsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)NumPypandasC++SQLPythonLinuxROS 2

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,247 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 926 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 1441 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,993, 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 1441 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