Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

206 jobs found (page 8 of 11)

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Machine Learning Engineer Intern, Autonomy Behavior

Foster City, United States

$5,500 - $9,500/month

Internship

Autonomous SystemsGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++Python

Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Behaviors

Foster City, United States

$375k-475k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPath PlanningGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningReinforcement LearningC++Python

Research Intern (PhD), Autonomy

Pittsburgh (Hybrid)

Internship

SLAMComputer VisionReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchC++PythonGit

Tech Lead Autonomy Algorithms

General Motors ·

Mountain View, United States

$186k-285k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningPerception

Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Evaluation

General Motors ·

United States (Hybrid)

$165k-253k/year

Full-time

MentorshipArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationC++PythonSQL

Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy

General Motors ·

Mountain View / Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

$157k-242k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationPythonSQLC++

Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics And Controls)

General Motors ·

Mountain View, United States

$199k-305k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPath PlanningAutonomous SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Robotics Engineer (Dynamics and Controls)

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$158k-242k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetySensor FusionDevOps & CloudPath PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Python

Principal AI/ML Engineer - Onboard Embodied AI

General Motors ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$259k-397k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Autonomy Engineer Intern - Motion Planning

Oshkosh Corporation ·

Pittsburgh, United States

$18 - $37/hour

Internship

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsCC++PythonROS 2LiDARRadar

Staff Software Engineer - Autonomy Frameworks

Aurora Innovation ·

Pittsburgh, United States

$171k-273k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipMachine LearningEmbedded SystemsCC++

Staff Software Engineer - SLAM

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$238k-302k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsLocalizationSLAMSoftware EngineeringC++

Staff/Senior Staff/Principal Firmware Engineer

Alphawave Semi ·

Toronto, Canada

Full-time

MentorshipCC++PythonCANI2CUSBFPGALinuxMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Melbourne, Australia

$120k-260k/year

Full-time

CC++Microcontrollers (MCU)RTOS

Staff Systems Engineer - Propulsion and Chassis Safety

Melbourne, Australia

$120k-250k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Functional SafetyCC++Python

Robotics Embedded Systems Intern

San Francisco, United States

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlPythonC++DockerGitIMULiDARROS 1 (Classic)

Robotics Embedded System Engineer

Medellín, Colombia

Full-time

Computer VisionDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSoftware EngineeringC++PythonDockerGitIMU

Systems Engineering Lead/Manager - Support (Autonomous Systems)

Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary) ·

Eight Mile Plains, Australia

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipLean ManufacturingSix SigmaAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsRoot Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital Twins

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, End-to-End Autonomy

Woven by Toyota ·

Palo Alto / Ann Arbor

$140k-230k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionSensor FusionGenerative AI / LLMsPyTorchTensorRTJAXTensorFlowC++PythonRTOS

Autonomy Engineer - Perception Optimization

May Mobility ·

Remote (Remote)

$175k-215k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionCC++PythonFPGARobot Operating System (ROS)CUDALinux

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 853 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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