Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Physical AI

Wilmington, United States

$140k-165k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlPerceptionSensor FusionMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTCC++Python

Autonomous Systems Engineering Manager

ASUS Robotics & AI Center ·

Boston (Hybrid)

$161k-246k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsDevOps & CloudProject ManagementC++GoPythonTypeScript

Robotics & Ubuntu Engineer Intern

Chengdu, China

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsSLAMArtificial IntelligenceTensorFlowCC++PythonLinux

Senior Robotics Automation Engineer

Coraopolis, United States

Full-time

C++GazeboRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Research Engineer, Robotics Systems

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipCAD & Mechanical DesignMLOpsMotion ControlSensor FusionC++PythonRustGazeboMuJoCo

Member of Technical Staff, Robotics

San Carlos, United States

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionC++CUDAIMU

Solutions Engineer, Robotics

San Francisco, United States

$180k-225k/year

Full-time

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Artificial IntelligenceTechnical SalesIndustrial RoboticsProject ManagementC++JavaPython

Senior Autonomy Engineer

San Diego, United States

$152k-183k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAgile / ScrumComputer VisionMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)TensorRTJAX

Machine Learning Applications and Compiler Engineer

Toronto, Canada

C$135k-220k/year

Full-time

PyTorchTensorFlowCC++Rust

Staff Autonomy Engineer

San Diego, United States

$170k-205k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudPath PlanningPerceptionSLAMTensorRTJAXPyTorchC++

Engineering Manager - Product Integration and Test

Applied Intuition ·

San Diego, United States

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Linux

Software Engineer - Robotics Platform

Santa Clara, United States

$152k-288k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Industrial RoboticsSoftware EngineeringSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingTensorRTC++PythonCUDAIsaac LabMuJoCo

Machine Learning Applications and Compiler Engineer

Toronto, Canada

C$105k-185k/year

Full-time

PyTorchTensorFlowCC++Rust

Staff Software Engineer

Santa Clara, United States

Full-time

ISO 26262MentorshipArtificial IntelligencePath PlanningSLAMDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Co-op Researcher – Embodied AI & Robot Interaction

Huawei Switzerland ·

Markham, Canada

C$58k-104k/year

Internship

Generative AI / LLMsMotion ControlComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsReinforcement LearningC++PythonGazeboIMUNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Intern Software Engineer - Edge AI Engineering

Cologne, Germany

Internship

Artificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsComputer VisionC++PythonLinux

Robotics Vision & Perception Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Computer VisionSimulation & Digital TwinsPerceptionPyTorchTensorRTOpenCVC#PythonC++FPGA

Senior System Software Engineer, Robotics

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringPyTorchC++PythonNVIDIA Isaac SimNVIDIA Jetson

Robotics Software Engineer

Cambridge, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudFunctional SafetyMotion ControlSimulation & Digital TwinsTensorRTC++PythonLinuxROS 2

Senior Solutions Architect - Deep Learning

Tel Aviv, Israel

Full-time

MLOpsMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringPyTorchCC++PythonCUDADockerKubernetes

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,674 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 847 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 1165 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,000, with experienced engineers earning $210,000 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 1165 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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