C++ Jobs in Robotics
Lead Autonomy Engineer - Behavior/ML
$189k-225k/year
Full-time
Lead Autonomy Controls Engineer
$190k-230k/year
Full-time
Autonomy Engineer II, Next Gen Platform - Sensing
$128k-180k/year
Full-time
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Localization
$160k-200k/year
Full-time
Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomous Driving & Parking
Full-time
Autonomy Software Engineer, Differential GNSS
$200k-265k/year
Full-time
Research Software Intern - SLAM, Machine Learning & Sensor Calibration
Internship
Senior Motion Planning Engineer
Full-time
Senior Motion Planning Engineer
$168k-225k/year
Full-time
Autonomy Engineer - Performance and Reliability
Full-time
Application Engineer - Autonomous Trucking
$105k-165k/year
Full-time
Firmware Engineer
Full-time
Systems Integration Engineer II, Feature Integration, Autonomy
$105k-131k/year
Full-time
Sr. Software Systems Engineer, Autonomy
$163k-204k/year
Full-time
Tracking Engineer, Perception, Autonomy
$179k-224k/year
Full-time
Senior Systems Integration Engineer, Platform Integration, Autonomy
$163k-204k/year
Full-time
Staff Software Systems Engineer, Diagnostics, Autonomy
$207k-258k/year
Full-time
Perception System Eval Engineer
$179k-224k/year
Full-time
Systems Integration Engineer II, Platform Integration, Autonomy
$129k-161k/year
Full-time
Sr./Staff Software Engineer, Calibration & Pose, Autonomy
$179k-224k/year
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 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.
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