Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

241 jobs found (page 9 of 13)

C++Transportation & Autonomous Vehicles Clear all

Senior Autonomous Driving Software Engineer

Autobrains Technologies ·

Tel-Aviv, Israel

Full-time

Embedded SystemsVerification & ValidationTensorRTC++PythonIMULiDARROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Senior Cameras And Sensors Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

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

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonDockerIMULiDARLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Engineering Manager, ML Platform, Behavior

Woven by Toyota ·

Palo Alto (Hybrid)

$161k-265k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionPath PlanningMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowRustC++

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

San Francisco / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningCC++PythonLiDARRadar

2026 Intern, PhD Research Scientist

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$34 - $60/hour

Internship

Computer VisionLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Python

Research Fellow - Robotics Software Engineer

Singapore

Full-time

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

System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionSensors & InstrumentationLocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware EngineeringCC++CUDA

Senior Software Engineer, Robot Data Platform

Foster City, United States

$219k-263k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++PythonAWS

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 Machine Learning Engineer, Sensor Validation

San Francisco / Mountain View / Kirkland (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsLocalizationMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionNumPypandasJAXPyTorchSQL

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

Senior Machine Learning Integration Engineer

Remote (U.S. only)

$142k-225k/year

Full-time

AUTOSARPath PlanningDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRT

Senior System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles AI Applications

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-288k/year

Full-time

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

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

Director of Engineering, Autonomy

Seattle, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyMotion ControlPath PlanningProject ManagementSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMSoftware EngineeringC++

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,217 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 917 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 963 job postings, median salaries reach $177,025. Entry-level positions pay around $120,321, with experienced engineers earning $211,480 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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Based on 963 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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