C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Robotics - Software Development Engineer

Amazon ·

North Reading / Westborough / Austin / Arlington + 4 other locations

$111k-160k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningPath PlanningArtificial IntelligenceSQLC#C++Go

Senior Data Engineer - Large Driving Model, Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$179k-224k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudMachine LearningPath PlanningSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonSQL

Spacecraft Electronics Engineer

Spire ·

Glasgow (Hybrid)

Full-time

Electrical DesignC++CANI2CRS-485SPIUARTUSBAltium DesignerFPGA

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications

Shield AI ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Software Engineering Manager

Teradyne ·

San Jose, United States

$182k-292k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementCC++FPGA

Staff Autonomy Safety Engineer - Robot Safety

1X Technologies AS ·

San Carlos, United States

$170k-259k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262Industrial RoboticsPath PlanningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsFunctional SafetyAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlC++

Co-op, Robotics Integration and Development

Rockwell Automation ·

Waterloo, Canada

C$20 - C$32/hour

Internship

Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsC++PythonLinuxAGV / AMRDockerKubernetes

Staff / Senior Robotics Engineer – Motion Planning & Control

Trener ·

San Jose / Trondheim

Full-time

Functional SafetyReinforcement LearningComputer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Industrial CommunicationModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningPerceptionC++Python

Senior Navigation and Localization Engineer for Mobile Robotics

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningSensor FusionSLAMNav2C++PythonGermanGitIMU

Flight Software Engineering Manager

Terran Orbital Corporation ·

Irvine, United States

$150k-210k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSensors & InstrumentationProject ManagementCC++FPGALinux

Lead Repair Development Engineer, Automation and Robotics

GE Vernova ·

Greenville, United States

$98k-164k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceCommissioningLean ManufacturingProject ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlPLC ProgrammingSimulation & Digital Twins

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon ·

North Reading / Westboro

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C#C++JavaAWSLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, End-to-End Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$228k-285k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipGenerative AI / LLMsReinforcement LearningImitation LearningSensor FusionMLOpsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Robotics Software Development Engineer

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Functional SafetyReinforcement LearningIndustrial CommunicationEmbedded SystemsC++PythonGazeboMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimRTOS

Embedded Robotics SDE

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Path PlanningReinforcement LearningAUTOSARFunctional SafetyC++Git

Principal AI/ML Autonomy Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Huntsville / Quinte West / Seattle / Washington

$219k-323k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Senior Robotics Software Development Engineer

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$168k-227k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsC++PythonRust

Senior Autonomy Software Integration Engineer

Torc Robotics ·

Fort Worth / Blacksburg / Ann Arbor

$161k-193k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipMentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingEmbedded SystemsLocalizationPerceptionC++PythonDocker

Robotics Firmware Intern - Drone Platform & Systems

Wingtra AG ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Internship

CC++PythonGitPX4RTOS

Robotics Firmware Intern - GNC Focus

Wingtra AG ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Internship

C++PythonGitPX4

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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