Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

206 jobs found (page 5 of 11)

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Senior Software Engineer, Robot Data Platform

Foster City, United States

$219k-263k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++PythonAWS

Embedded Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

South San Francisco, United States

$38 - $42/hour

Internship

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PerceptionElectrical DesignCC++PythonRustI2CCANSPI

Autonomy Platform Software Engineer

South San Francisco, United States

$160k-210k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingPythonC++RustLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Senior Software Engineer, Deep Learning - Torch-TRT

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Software EngineeringTensorRTJAXPyTorchCC++PythonCUDADocker

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Sensor Validation

San Francisco / Mountain View / Kirkland (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsLocalizationMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionNumPypandasJAXPyTorchSQL

2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving (Master's Degree)

General Motors ·

Mountain View / Sunnyvale / Warren / Milford (Hybrid)

$7,300 - $9,200/month

Internship

Embedded SystemsC++JavaPythonIMULiDARLinuxRadarRobot Operating System (ROS)

2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving (Bachelor's Degree)

General Motors ·

San Francisco / Mountain View / Sunnyvale / Warren + 2 other locations (Hybrid)

$7,300 - $8,600/month

Internship

Embedded SystemsC++JavaPythonIMULiDARLinuxRadarRobot Operating System (ROS)

Software Integrator Intern

Singapore

Internship

Software EngineeringComputer VisionSensors & InstrumentationPyTorchTensorFlowCC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)MQTT

AI Engineer - Connected & Autonomous Driving and Software-Defined Vehicles

NIKI Digital Engineering ·

Pamvotida Municipal Unit, Greece

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsGenerative AI / LLMsSoftware EngineeringNumPypandasscikit-learnTensorFlowC++Java

Senior Prediction Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsFunctional SafetyPath PlanningMachine LearningAgile / ScrumSimulation & Digital TwinsC++GitLinux

Signal Processing Intern

Foster City, United States

$6,500 - $9,500/month

Internship

Generative AI / LLMsCC++PythonLiDARMATLAB

Senior Machine Learning Integration Engineer

Remote (U.S. only)

$142k-225k/year

Full-time

AUTOSARPath PlanningDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRT

Senior Manager, Autonomy Technical Release

May Mobility ·

Remote (USA only)

$199k-285k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipSimulation & Digital TwinsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsPerception

Firmware Engineer Intern

Foster City, United States

$6,500 - $9,500/month

Internship

PCB DesignCC++LiDARLinuxQNXRadar

Senior System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles AI Applications

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-288k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceFunctional SafetySensors & InstrumentationCC++LinuxMicrocontrollers (MCU)QNX

GPU Computing Software Engineering Intern, Autonomous Driving

Shanghai / Beijing

Internship

TensorRTPyTorchPythonCC++CUDALinux

System Engineering Intern, Autonomous Vehicles - 2026

Shanghai, China

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonLinuxQNX

Sr Behavior Planning Engineer, Autonomous Driving

Lucid Motors ·

Newark, United States

$172k-251k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningPyTorchTensorFlowPythonC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)

Autonomy Engineer, Computer Vision

Seattle, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)SLAMComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningNavigation & MappingSimulation & Digital Twins

Autonomy Engineer, Navigation & Sensing

Seattle, United States

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsField ServiceHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionC++PythonPX4Robot Operating System (ROS)IMU

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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