C++ Jobs in Robotics
Senior Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW
$160k-240k/year
Full-time
Staff Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW
$180k-275k/year
Full-time
Staff AI/ML Engineer - Onboard Embodied AI
$186k-285k/year
Full-time
Staff Software Engineer - AMR Planning & Controls
$195k-240k/year
Full-time
Senior Robot Integration Engineer
Full-time
Principal Software Engineer - AMR Robot SW Architecture
$245k-350k/year
Full-time
2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving (Master's Degree)
$7,300 - $9,200/month
Internship
2026 Summer Intern – Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving (Bachelor's Degree)
$7,300 - $8,600/month
Internship
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Software Systems
$175k-230k/year
Full-time
Staff Robotics AI Engineer - Robotic Foundation Models
Full-time
Tech Lead Autonomy Algorithms
$186k-285k/year
Full-time
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Evaluation
$165k-253k/year
Full-time
Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy
$157k-242k/year
Full-time
Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics And Controls)
$199k-305k/year
Full-time
Staff AI Engineer - AMR Robot Localization
$166k-265k/year
Full-time
Senior Robotics Engineer (Dynamics and Controls)
$158k-242k/year
Full-time
Principal AI/ML Engineer - Onboard Embodied AI
$259k-397k/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 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.
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