C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Autonomy Engineer

HII's Mission Technologies division ·

Virginia Beach, United States

$117k-168k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsPerceptionReinforcement LearningC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)LinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Sr. Applied Scientist, FAR (Frontier AI & Robotics)

Amazon ·

San Francisco, United States

$192k-260k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsPerceptionSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorch

Applied Scientist, FAR (Frontier AI & Robotics)

Amazon ·

San Francisco, United States

$172k-222k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMLOpsPerceptionSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Machine LearningJAXPyTorchC++

Software Engineering Intern, Autonomous Vehicle Calibration

NVIDIA ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Internship

Sensor FusionComputer VisionMachine LearningC++PythonQNXGitLinux

Electrical Engineering Intern

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) ·

Secaucus, United States

Internship

Vendor ManagementSensors & InstrumentationElectrical DesignCC++I2CSPIUARTAltium DesignerKiCad

Machine Learning Engineer - Graduate

Mobileye ·

Jerusalem, Israel

Full-time

Computer VisionPerceptionMachine LearningC++PythonDockerGitLinux

Senior Engineer, Autonomy Foundations

Motional ·

Las Vegas / Boston / Pittsburgh (Hybrid)

$172k-229k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipLocalizationSLAMEmbedded SystemsSensor FusionNavigation & MappingC++IMULiDAR

Integration Engineer, Unmanned Systems

Persistent Systems ·

New York / Fort Collins

$152k-194k/year

Full-time

Verification & ValidationCC++PythonAGV / AMRDrones / UAVMATLAB

Computer Vision / Robotics Intern – Summer 2026

Parsons Corporation ·

Westminster, United States

$21.88 - $38.27/hour

Internship

PerceptionLocalizationNavigation & MappingSLAMNumPyOpenCVC++Python

Intern Research Scientist (Robotics)

AI Robot Association ·

Ota, Japan

Internship

Sensors & InstrumentationSim-to-real transferC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimPyBulletROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Software Engineer (Robotics)

Meta ·

Redmond / Burlingame

$219k-301k/year

Full-time

PerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningMotion ControlNavigation & MappingReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferPyTorchTensorFlow

Electrical Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering

Meta ·

Redmond, United States

$173k-245k/year

Full-time

Vendor ManagementCommissioningEmbedded SystemsFunctional SafetySensors & InstrumentationWiring Harness DesignCC#C++Java

Sr Electrical Engineer, Robotics

Imperative Care ·

Campbell, United States

$134k-164k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlPCB DesignRegulatory ComplianceCC++PythonAltium Designer

Co-op Researcher – Robotics System and Interaction

Huawei Switzerland ·

Markham, Canada

Internship

Machine LearningComputer VisionPCB DesignC++PythonServos & VFDsMicrocontrollers (MCU)ROS 2SolidWorks

Junior PLC Software Developer

Applied Materials ·

Treviso, Italy

Full-time

Electrical DesignMachine LearningCommissioningPLC ProgrammingCC#C++Beckhoff TwinCAT

Research Scientist Intern, Multimodal Contextual AI (PhD)

Meta ·

Redmond / Sunnyvale

$7,313 - $12,134/month

Internship

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchCC++PythonFPGAGitRTOS

Technical Engineering Manager, Software Autonomy Applications

Shield AI ·

New Delhi, India

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsTechnical SalesC++Python

Senior Robotics Systems Software Engineer - ROS

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningEmbedded SystemsCC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)MQTTIsaac LabMuJoCoRobot Operating System (ROS)

Staff Applications Engineer, Autonomy

Shield AI ·

San Francisco, United States

$180k-264k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsTechnical SalesCC++PythonRust

Autonomous Mission Systems Software Engineer

Leidos ·

Lynnwood, United States

$108k-195k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsPath PlanningAgile / ScrumC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)DockerJiraLinux

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 856 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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Based on 639 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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