C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Draper ·

Cambridge, United States

$20 - $45/hour

Internship

RustCC++PythonGitRTOSMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Software Design Engineering Scientist

University of Texas at Austin ·

Austin, United States

$104k-174k/year

Full-time

Verification & ValidationSoftware EngineeringCC#C++JavaJavaScriptPythonSQLAWS

Member of Technical Staff - Applied Science, AGI Autonomy

Amazon ·

San Francisco, United States

$170k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionReinforcement LearningPerceptionJAXPyTorchC++JavaPython

Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Mossville, United States

$128k-209k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionFunctional SafetySoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++Radar

Robotics Firmware & Electrical Engineer

Meta ·

Fremont, United States

$144k-204k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMotion ControlAutonomous SystemsElectrical DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationCC++Python

Staff Researcher, Robot Intelligence

Samsung Research America ·

Mountain View, United States

$179k-246k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionMLOpsSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowC++CUDARobot Operating System (ROS)

Principal Machine Learning Researcher

Freeform ·

Los Angeles, United States

$200k-400k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingAutonomous SystemsMLOpsSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++Python

Senior Research Engineer, Robot Intelligence

Samsung Research America ·

Mountain View, United States

$159k-218k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignComputer VisionImitation LearningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSensors & InstrumentationSLAMPyTorchTensorFlowC

Sr. Applied Scientist - SLAM

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningPerceptionSLAMNumPyscikit-learnTensorFlowC++JavaPythonLiDAR

System Development Engineer II, Robotics Integration and Optimization Services

Amazon ·

Arlington, United States

$129k-175k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlC#C++GoJavaPythonRustEtherCAT

Software Engineer, Autonomy Controls

Aurora Innovation ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$146k-212k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsFunctional SafetyVerification & ValidationMotion ControlSensor FusionC++

Senior Software Engineer - Vision R&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine ·

Cincinnati, United States

$92k-148k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsVerification & ValidationC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)JiraLinux

Sr. AI Research Engineer, Autonomous Systems & Robotics Research

Field AI ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Full-time

MentorshipSim-to-real transferMotion ControlSensor FusionMachine LearningNavigation & MappingPerceptionC++PythonROS 2

Robotics Engineer

Scale AI ·

San Francisco, United States

$207k-259k/year

Full-time

MLOpsCAD & Mechanical DesignComputer VisionDevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningProject ManagementSensor FusionC++Java

Perception Software Intern — Humanoid Robotics

Apptronik ·

Austin, United States

Internship

Simulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionOpenCVJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Analog Software Engineering Manager

Teradyne ·

San Jose, United States

$182k-292k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipRoot Cause AnalysisCC++FPGAGit

Autonomous Systems Engineer

STARK ·

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

Computer VisionPerceptionMotion ControlAutonomous SystemsSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++PX4NVIDIA Jetson

Machine Learning Engineer (Student Position)

Mobileye ·

Ramat Gan (Hybrid)

Internship

Computer VisionPerceptionMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDockerGitLinux

Graduate Trainee in Advanced Deployable Space Structures

ESA ·

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Internship

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)CC++PythonFrench

Graduate Trainee in Autonomous Collision Avoidance Data Validation in Flight Dynamics Operations

ESA ·

Darmstadt, Germany

Internship

Autonomous SystemsC++PythonFrench

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 850 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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