Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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926 jobs found (page 11 of 47)

Engineering Manager - Robotic Systems and Test

Applied Intuition ·

San Diego, United States

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Drones / UAVLinux

Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics, Compass Team

Pasadena, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Functional SafetyGenerative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferImitation LearningReinforcement LearningC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Research Scientist in AI/ML for Dynamics and Control

East Hartford (Hybrid)

$87k-165k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferVerification & ValidationPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Autonomy Software Engineer – Path Planning (C++)

Applied Intuition ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsMotion ControlPath PlanningC++PythonDockerLinuxPX4Git

Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Seattle (Hybrid)

$120k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonCUDA

Robotics Software Engineer

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

$135k-228k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionC++Linux

Software Development Engineer

Westboro, United States

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationSoftware EngineeringCC++JavaRustLinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningModel Predictive ControlSim-to-real transferC++PythonCUDAMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimRTOS

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Sunnyvale, United States

$197k-283k/year

Full-time

SLAMComputer VisionMachine LearningOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonCUDA

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Medical Imaging

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

$167k-283k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)OpenCVPyTorchTensorRTC++Python

Intern Researcher – Robotics System and Interaction

Huawei Switzerland ·

Markham, Canada

$58k-104k/year

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningMotion ControlPCB DesignC++PythonServos & VFDsAutoCAD ElectricalROS 2

Software Development Engineer - Physical AI

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc ·

United Kingdom

Full-time

AUTOSARComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsC++PythonFPGAGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2RTOS

Applied Scientist, Safe Control

Pasadena, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsFunctional SafetyComputer VisionMachine LearningC++Python

Senior Scientist

Skyline Scientific Inc ·

Dayton, United States

Full-time

MentorshipC++PythonMATLAB

Robotics Engineer

PPG Industries ·

Hampton Township, United States

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignComputer VisionFunctional SafetyElectrical DesignHMI / SCADAPath PlanningPLC ProgrammingC++PythonAllen-Bradley / Rockwell

Firmware Engineer

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Motion ControlFunctional SafetyIndustrial RoboticsC++PythonAWSGitLinuxRTOS

Senior Firmware Engineer

Munich, Germany

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionFunctional SafetyMotion ControlC++PythonAWSLinuxRTOS

Software Engineer, Robotics & Integration

Ramat Gan, Israel

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial CommunicationIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlC++JavaPythonNVIDIA JetsonMicrocontrollers (MCU)Drones / UAV

Engineering Manager, Embedded

Ho Chi Minh City (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumCC++GoPythonTCP/IP

Robotics Application Engineer

Bedrock Robotics ·

United States

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsComputer VisionElectrical DesignEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionC++PythonRust

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,247 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 926 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 1441 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,993, 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 1441 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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