C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

312 jobs found (page 1 of 16)

C++Robotics Software Engineer Clear all

Lead Software Engineer, Robotics Test Infrastructure

RoboForce ·

Milpitas, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningC++PythonROS 2DockerLinux

R&D Software Engineer

Excelitas Technologies ·

Boulder County, United States

$110k-150k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlEmbedded SystemsHMI / SCADAJavaScriptSQLC++PythonC#Git

Autonomy Engineer

Nextpower ·

Fremont / Folsom

$160k-190k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionLocalizationModel Predictive ControlSensor FusionTensorRTCC++PythonRustCUDA

Robotics Controls Engineer

Exol ·

Austin, United States

$96k-132k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsLocalizationMotion ControlSensor FusionC++Git

Software Robotics Design Engineer

strategic HR, inc. ·

Middleton, United States

$110k-150k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsCommissioningHMI / SCADAIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlPLC ProgrammingC#C++PythonAllen-Bradley / Rockwell

ROS2 Software Developer

Logisnext Europe Oy ·

Järvenpää (Hybrid)

Full-time

Agile / ScrumIndustrial RoboticsPLC ProgrammingPythonC++GitJiraLinuxROS 2

R&D Autonomy and AI Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated ·

Asker, Norway

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningSLAMCC++

Senior R&D Software Engineer

WEG Electric Corp ·

Minneapolis, United States

$95k-110k/year

Full-time

CC#C++ModbusRS-485USBLinux

Robotics Software Engineer – Swarm Systems

Autonomous Teaming Solutions ATS GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationPythonC++PX4ROS 2

Robotics Test Engineer - Quality & Safety

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Motion ControlHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimRTOSGitLinux

Robotics & Ubuntu Engineer Intern

Qualcomm ·

Shanghai, China

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsSLAMTensorFlowCC++PythonLinux

Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Generalist

Autonomous Teaming Solutions ATS GmbH ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationPythonC++RTOSROS 2

Senior Simulation Engineer I/II, Robotics

Lila Sciences ·

Cambridge, United States

$144k-240k/year

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferSimulation & Digital TwinsMoveItC++PythonIsaac LabLiDARNVIDIA Isaac SimNVIDIA Omniverse

Software Machine Learning Engineer

Teradyne ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMLOpsPLC ProgrammingReinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchC++PythonROS 2

Vision & Perception Engineer - Humanoid

Neura Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

MLOpsMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Staff Engineer — Robot Communication & Connectivity

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)EtherCATEthernet/IPOPC UAProfinetROS 2

Training Engineer – NeuraPy AI API, ROS & Applications

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationC#C++Python

Senior Robot Infrastructure Engineer

Skild AI ·

Remote (San Francisco)

$100k-300k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsC++PythonMQTTAWS

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications

Shield AI ·

Seoul, South Korea

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringTechnical SalesC++

Robotics Engineer

KBR, Inc. ·

Mountain View, United States

$144k-215k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMotion ControlSensor FusionSLAMAgile / ScrumComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningPerceptionC

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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