C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

160 jobs found (page 4 of 8)

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Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, C++

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$166k-220k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMotion ControlSensor FusionSLAMPath PlanningC++RustLinux

Spacecraft Avionics Engineering Manager

Boeing ·

El Segundo, United States

$147k-216k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipCC++PythonFPGALinuxAltium DesignerMATLAB

Computer Engineering Intern

United Protective Technologies, Llc. ·

Charlotte, United States

Internship

CC++PythonFPGAMicrocontrollers (MCU)RTOS

Embedded Algorithm Engineer - VIO / Sensor Fusion (Safety-Critical)

KRUSH Labs B.V. ·

Italy

Full-time

Sensor FusionSLAMVerification & ValidationCC++CANI2CSPIUARTCUDA

Embedded Software Engineering Manager

CACI International ·

Florham Park, United States

$132k-290k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSoftware EngineeringCC++PythonLinuxFPGAGitJiraRTOS

Flight Software - Autonomy Intern

Archer ·

San Jose, United States

Sensor FusionComputer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonNVIDIA JetsonROS 1 (Classic)

Sr. Engineering Manager, Discrete Planning for Autonomy

Shield AI ·

San Diego, United States

$220k-340k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudPath PlanningProject ManagementC++

Functional Safety Engineer - Avionics (M/F/D)

Polaris Raumflugzeuge GmbH ·

Bremen, Germany

Full-time

ISO 26262Simulation & Digital TwinsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Navigation & MappingVerification & ValidationCC++PythonCANFPGA

Engineering Manager, Flight Software

Castelion Corporation ·

Torrance, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumSoftware EngineeringHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)CC++LinuxGitRTOS

Head Of Flight Software

Castelion Corporation ·

Torrance, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software EngineeringVerification & ValidationCC++FPGA

Drone Engineer

Intelic ·

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Full-time

Field ServiceCNC / G-CodeEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationC++PythonGitDockerFusion 360

Autonomous Systems Engineer

STARK ·

Berlin / Kyiv

Full-time

Motion ControlNavigation & MappingCC++PX4NVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Robotics & UAS Software Engineer

Swarmint LLC ·

Arlington, United States

$120k-220k/year

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsMachine LearningCC++Drones / UAV

Autonomy Engineer III/IV

Zone 5 Technologies ·

Fort Walton Beach / San Luis Obispo / Fort Worth

$180k-210k/year

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningSensor FusionAutonomous SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsCC#C++PythonRust

Flight Software Intern

Capella Space ·

San Francisco, United States

Embedded SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationCC++PythonLinux

Autonomous Systems Engineer

STARK ·

West Devon District (Hybrid)

Full-time

Navigation & MappingCC++PX4NVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Senior Deep Learning Engineer

Shield AI ·

Melbourne (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipMLOpsSLAMMachine LearningComputer VisionPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

3D Reconstruction Scientist

Array Labs ·

Palo Alto, United States

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMachine LearningComputer VisionCC++PythonMATLAB

Ground Autonomy Control Engineer II - New Glenn

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Seattle / West Melbourne

$104k-146k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringMachine LearningCC++PythonLinuxGitSimulink

Manager, Advanced Algorithms, AI and Autonomy

True Anomaly ·

Denver / Long Beach

$175k-255k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipSensor FusionAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonMATLAB

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 1,453 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 850 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 639 job postings, median salaries reach $182,104. Entry-level positions pay around $129,200, with experienced engineers earning $212,750 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 639 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