C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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C++Transportation & Autonomous Vehicles Clear all

Senior Cameras And Sensors Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

Embedded SystemsCC++GitCUDALiDARLinuxRadarRTOS

Staff Machine Learning Engineer – Productization & Deployment (ADAS/Autonomous Driving)

Lucid Motors ·

Newark, United States

$176k-258k/year

Full-time

ADASFunctional SafetySoftware EngineeringHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)OpenCVPyTorchTensorRTC++PythonCUDA

Senior Autonomy Engineer - SDK Team

Ouster ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonDockerIMULiDARLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Software Engineer, Autonomy - New Grad

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$145k-219k/year

Full-time

PerceptionGenerative AI / LLMsSensor FusionAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningPythonC++

ADAS Algorithm Engineer

Aptiv ·

India

Full-time

ISO 26262ADASComputer VisionFMEAPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionVerification & ValidationCC++

Autonomy System & Safety Engineer (PhD, Intern)

DiDi Labs ·

San Jose, United States

$46/hour

Internship

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++PythonSQL

Engineering Manager, ML Platform, Behavior

Woven by Toyota ·

Palo Alto (Hybrid)

$161k-265k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionPath PlanningMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowRustC++

Embedded Software Development Intern

Zoox ·

Foster City, United States

$6,500 - $9,500/month

Internship

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PythonCC++DockerFPGAGitLinux

Sr. Embedded Engineer, Hardware (Autonomous Vehicle Team)

Foundation ·

San Francisco, United States

$175k-1000k/year

Full-time

PerceptionSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++PythonCANDDS (Data Distribution Service)GitLinux

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningCC++PythonLiDARRadar

Principal AI Engineer, Autonomy

Vay ·

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsMLOpsPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware EngineeringPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Lead Robotics Software Engineer, Behavior Planning

Serve Robotics ·

Redwood City (Hybrid)

$190k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementDevOps & CloudMachine LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionVerification & ValidationC++Python

2026 Intern, PhD Research Scientist

Waabi ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$34 - $60/hour

Internship

Computer VisionLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Python

Research Fellow - Robotics Software Engineer

BeeX ·

Singapore

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationSLAMSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingPyTorchC++

AI & Autonomous Driving Intern

ISUZU NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION ·

Plymouth, United States

$18 - $34/hour

Internship

LocalizationMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionOpenCVPyTorchC++PythonGitJira

Electrical Engineering Intern

Zoox ·

Foster City, United States

$6,500 - $9,500/month

Internship

Functional SafetyEmbedded SystemsPCB DesignC++PythonCAN

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Planner Reasoning

Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Human Interactive Driving Intern, Platform Research

Toyota Research Institute ·

Los Altos (Hybrid)

$45 - $65/hour

Internship

Project ManagementGenerative AI / LLMsSoftware EngineeringC++PythonROS 2GazeboUnityUnreal Engine

System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionSensors & InstrumentationLocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware EngineeringCC++CUDA

Autonomy Test Engineer

HOLON GmbH ·

Munich / Paderborn

Full-time

PerceptionPath PlanningADASHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Regulatory ComplianceSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++PythonLiDAR

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.

Salary Distribution

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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

Senior Cameras And Sensors Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles