Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

224 jobs found (page 5 of 12)

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Embedded Software Engineer Graduate Co-op

Cambridge, United States

$28 - $37/hour

Internship

CC++PythonRustCANI2CUARTDrones / UAVRTOS

Senior Software Engineer C++ - R&D

Peachtree Corners, United States

$140k-160k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionC++PythonCUDA

Autonomy Software Systems Engineer

Redwire Defense Tech ·

Luxembourg

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsAutonomous SystemsSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Computer Vision Engineer, Aerial Autonomy

New York, United States

$180k-220k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionSim-to-real transferComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningPerceptionSLAMC++PythonDrones / UAV

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlPath PlanningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++Python

Autonomy Engineer, Ops Research (Senior - Principal)

True Anomaly ·

Los Angeles / Denver

Verification & ValidationCC++Python

Staff Robotics Engineer, Manipulation

San Francisco, United States

$200k-260k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipModel Predictive ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Root Cause AnalysisMoveItC++PythonROS 2

Founding Research Scientist, Robot Learning

San Francisco, United States

$225k-300k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorchC++Python

Senior Software Engineer, Robot Data Infrastructure

San Francisco, United States

$190k-240k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsRoot Cause AnalysisC++GoJavaPythonRust

Senior Robotics Engineer, Data Collection

San Francisco, United States

$170k-220k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonLinux

Electrical Engineering Manager, eGSE

True Anomaly ·

Long Beach, United States

$150k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipWiring Harness DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonCANEtherCATI2CSPITCP/IP

Robotics Systems Engineer

El Segundo, United States

$180k-220k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignEmbedded SystemsC++PythonCANEtherCATSPIROS 2IMU

Robotics Navigation Engineer

Huntsville (Hybrid)

$87k-157k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningAgile / ScrumComputer VisionSensor FusionSLAMC++PythonGitLinux

Autonomous Simulation Software Engineer

Lynnwood, United States

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingSimulation & Digital TwinsC#RustC++JavaPython

Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Lynnwood, United States

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsAgile / ScrumC#JavaRustC++PythonDocker

New Graduate Engineer, Software (Application Software)

Hawthorne, United States

$125k-195k/year

Full-time

CC#C++PythonTCP/IPRTOS

Senior Software Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)LinuxNVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Senior Software Engineer - Mission Autonomy (All Genders)

Berlin, Germany

Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsImitation LearningLocalizationPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++

Intern, Software Engineer

Palm Bay, United States

Internship

Embedded SystemsMotion ControlCC#C++JavaPythonSQLLinuxQNX

Electrical Engineer - Robotics & Autonomous Systems Associate

Fathom Robotics ·

Fort Worth, United States

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignC++PythonIMUSolidWorksMicrocontrollers (MCU)Altium DesignerKiCad

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 4,264 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 923 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 1953 job postings, median salaries reach $170,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,000, with experienced engineers earning $209,100 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.

Salary Distribution

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Based on 1953 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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