C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Controls Technician

Lincoln Electric ·

Shelby Charter Township, United States

$22.51 - $32/hour

Full-time

CommissioningElectrical DesignField ServiceHMI / SCADAMaintenance & ReliabilityPLC ProgrammingCC#C++

Staff Software Engineer, Viz & Sim Applications, Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$207k-258k/year

Full-time

C++RustTypeScriptLiDARRadar

Research Scientist Intern, Physics-Based Simulation For Avatars And Robotics PhD

Meta ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Internship

Machine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionCC++Python

Software Integration Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Forterra ·

Arlington, United States

$130k-200k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsFunctional SafetyPath PlanningDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationC++Java

Electrical Engineering Intern

Galvion ·

Portsmouth, United States

Internship

CC#C++JavaPythonI2CUSBSolidWorksAltium DesignerMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Tutor Intelligence ·

Watertown, United States

$170k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPath PlanningDevOps & CloudPerceptionSoftware EngineeringC++PythonDockerKubernetes

Robot Technician

Scout AI ·

Sunnyvale, United States

Full-time

Electrical DesignField ServiceIndustrial RoboticsMaintenance & ReliabilitySensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Staff Autonomy Engineer

Archer ·

San Jose, United States

$168k-200k/year

Full-time

MentorshipPerceptionVerification & ValidationRegulatory ComplianceAgile / ScrumEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationSensor FusionC++

Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer

Venti Technologies ·

Roanoke / Chicago

Full-time

Vendor ManagementSensors & InstrumentationADASField ServiceIndustrial RoboticsRegulatory ComplianceVerification & ValidationC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotic Autonomy Software Engineer

Applied Intuition ·

Fort Walton Beach, United States

$125k-165k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++RS-485I2CSPIUARTNVIDIA JetsonROS 2Docker

Research Scientist (Embodied AI & World Models)

Graphcore ·

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionJAXPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

Senior ML Research Scientist, End-to-End Autonomous Driving

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$184k-276k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningMLOpsPerceptionReinforcement LearningMachine LearningC++PythonLiDARRadar

Senior Autonomous Driving Software Engineer

Autobrains Technologies ·

Tel-Aviv, Israel

Full-time

Embedded SystemsVerification & ValidationTensorRTC++PythonIMULiDARROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Senior Cameras And Sensors Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

Embedded SystemsCC++GitCUDALiDARLinuxRadarRTOS

Robotics Engineer - Vision Language Action Model

Sensmore ·

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

Sensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsAutonomous SystemsMachine LearningMotion ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)OpenCVC++Python

Experienced Robot Software Engineer

Octiva ·

Leuven, Belgium

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationSoftware EngineeringC++PythonDutchDockerRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Software Engineer II - Simulation

Bear Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

$140k-170k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudSoftware EngineeringC++PythonAWSAzureDockerKubernetesGazebo

Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, C++

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$166k-220k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMotion ControlSensor FusionSLAMPath PlanningC++RustLinux

Deep Learning Hardware Design Engineer

Intel Corporation ·

Leixlip, Ireland

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsArtificial IntelligenceCC++FPGA

Staff Machine Learning Engineer – Productization & Deployment (ADAS/Autonomous Driving)

Lucid Motors ·

Newark, United States

$176k-258k/year

Full-time

ADASFunctional SafetySoftware EngineeringHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)OpenCVPyTorchTensorRTC++PythonCUDA

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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