C++ Jobs in Robotics
Engineer - Autonomy
$69k-109k/year
Full-time
Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer
$163k-204k/year
Full-time
HPC Requirements Engineer Intern
Internship
Machine Learning Engineer, 3D Vision & Localization
Full-time
Software Engineering Intern, Autonomous Vehicle Calibration
Internship
Machine Learning Engineer - Graduate
Full-time
Senior Engineer, Autonomy Foundations
$172k-229k/year
Full-time
2026 Summer Intern - PhD
$40 - $60/hour
Internship
PhD Embodied AI for Robust Multi-Modal Perception and Learning (f/m/x)
Contract
PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern - Planning & Controls (Reinforcement Learning)
€50/hour
Internship
Machine Learning Research Scientist, Behavior Planning and Prediction
$160k-241k/year
Full-time
Senior Robotics Engineer – Path & Trajectory Planning
$140k-190k/year
Full-time
ADAS / Autonomous Driving Sensor Calibration & Localization Engineer
$154k-212k/year
Full-time
Senior Machine Learning and Simulation Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles
$224k-426k/year
Full-time
Robotics Systems Engineer
Full-time
Drone Systems Engineering Intern
Internship
Staff Software Engineer, Viz & Sim Applications, Autonomy
$207k-258k/year
Full-time
Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer
Full-time
Senior ML Research Scientist, End-to-End Autonomous Driving
$184k-276k/year
Full-time
Senior Autonomous Driving Software Engineer
Full-time
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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