C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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RF Engineering Intern

AscendArc ·

Beaverton, United States

$25 - $30/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsPCB DesignCC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates ·

Hampton, United States

$23.1 - $27.69/hour

Internship

CAD & Mechanical DesignC++PythonDrones / UAVMATLABSiemens NXSolidWorks

Staff Systems Engineer Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$207k-258k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262AUTOSARHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonCANDDS (Data Distribution Service)LinuxQNX

Member Of Technical Staff - Low-Level Controls & Hardware

Amazon ·

San Francisco, United States

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionSim-to-real transferSensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningMotion ControlJAXPyTorchC++Java

Senior Robotics Engineer

NOV ·

Houston (Hybrid)

Full-time

ISO 9001Computer VisionHMI / SCADAHydraulicsMotion ControlFinite Element Analysis (FEA)CC++JavaABB

R&D Autonomy and AI Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated ·

Asker, Norway

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningSLAMCC++

Staff Systems Engineer for PHysical AI

GlobalFoundries ·

Austin / Richardson

$106k-184k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMotion ControlReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)MoveItPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Member of Technical Staff, Robot Learning

Genesis ·

San Carlos, United States

Full-time

Maintenance & ReliabilityImitation LearningMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferC++Python

Member of Technical Staff, Robotics

Genesis ·

San Carlos, United States

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionC++CUDAIMU

Senior R&D Software Engineer

WEG Electric Corp ·

Minneapolis, United States

$95k-110k/year

Full-time

CC#C++ModbusRS-485USBLinux

Robotics Software Engineer – Swarm Systems

Autonomous Teaming Solutions ATS GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationPythonC++PX4ROS 2

Robotics Test Engineer - Quality & Safety

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Motion ControlHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimRTOSGitLinux

Firmware Engineering Manager

Schneider Electric ·

Raleigh, United States

$150k-210k/year

Full-time

National Electrical Code (NEC)MentorshipAgile / ScrumSix SigmaMachine LearningCC++Ethernet/IPModbusMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Robotics & Ubuntu Engineer Intern

Qualcomm ·

Shanghai, China

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsSLAMTensorFlowCC++PythonLinux

Robotics Technologist III

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory ·

United States

$150k-187k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSLAMCC++Python

Robotics Engineer

STMicroelectronics ·

Kirkop (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipVendor ManagementElectrical DesignHMI / SCADAPLC ProgrammingC++JavaPythonAGV / AMR

Lecturer (Mechatronics & Robotics)

Public Service Division ·

Singapore

Contract

MentorshipCAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial RoboticsPLC ProgrammingCC++Python

Robotics Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Temporary

Computer VisionPath PlanningC++PythonMATLABLinux

Electrical Engineering Intern

Pyka ·

Alameda, United States

$30/hour

Internship

Motion ControlPCB DesignCC++

Head of Post-Silicon Engineering

Ambiq Micro, Inc. ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

Technical LeadershipSensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonI2CSPIUARTMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,674 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 847 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 1165 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,000, 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 1165 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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