C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Electrical Engineer Intern

WindBorne Systems ·

Palo Alto, United States

$33/hour

Internship

CC++I2CSPIUARTAltium Designer

Unmanned Vehicle Electrical Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton ·

San Diego, United States

$62k-141k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignComputer VisionAutonomous SystemsElectrical DesignMotion ControlPCB DesignC#C++Java

Technical Lead Software Engineer - Autonomy Mission Systems

Applied Intuition ·

Sunnyvale / Ann Arbor

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++DockerLinux

Systems Engineer I - Software, Robotics & Semiconductor Automation

ASM ·

Phoenix, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsHMI / SCADANumPypandasPyTorchscikit-learnTensorFlowCC++

Intern - Engineer

TMEIC Corporation Americas ·

Roanoke, United States

Internship

PLC ProgrammingSoftware EngineeringC++

Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist, Prediction & Planning

Waymo ·

Mountain View / San Francisco (Remote)

$175k-215k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionGenerative AI / LLMsReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorchC++Python

Applied Scientist - Simulation and Large-Scale RL

Amazon ·

Remote (Seattle, WA)

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferSoftware EngineeringImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++JavaPython

Senior Applied Scientist - Manipulation RL

Amazon ·

Seattle, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSim-to-real transferImitation LearningMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++JavaPython

PLC Programmer/Controls Software Designer

Samuel, Son & Co. ·

Waterloo, Canada

$37.85 - $47.31/hour

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementComputer VisionIndustrial CommunicationIndustrial RoboticsPLC ProgrammingWiring Harness DesignC++Servos & VFDs

Associate Test Engineer - R & D and Manufacturing

Vicor Corporation ·

Andover, United States

$80k-90k/year

Full-time

SQLCC++Altium Designer

Robotics Engineer, Mechatronics & Prototyping

Carnegie Mellon University ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionCNC / G-CodeHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Wiring Harness DesignC++PythonCANI2CSPIFusion 360

Team Lead, System Software/UI

NavVis ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipSensors & InstrumentationSLAMHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonCUDALinux

Postdoc Positions in Autonomous Drone Flight in Confined Spaces for Wind Turbine Inspection

University of Southern Denmark, SDU ·

Odense, Denmark

Temporary

CAD & Mechanical DesignMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMCC++PythonDrones / UAV

PhD Positions in Autonomous Drone Flight in Confined Spaces for Wind Turbine Inspection

University of Southern Denmark, SDU ·

Odense, Denmark

DKK37,075/month

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMCC++PythonDrones / UAV

Embedded AI Engineer Intern

Aumovio ·

Singapore

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTCC++PythonCUDANVIDIA Jetson

Principal Motion Planning Engineer

Pickle Robot Company ·

Boston (Hybrid)

$150k-170k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudMotion ControlPath PlanningC++PythonGitLinux

Robotics Software Engineer, Perception

Hadrian Automation ·

San Francisco, United States

$240k-299k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSensor FusionTensorRTC++PythonLiDAR

Embedded Software Engineer II

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

MentorshipCC++AWSCUDA

Robotics Software Engineer

Pickle Robot Company ·

Boston (Hybrid)

$120k-134k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsMachine LearningC++Python

Robotics Engineer

Textron ·

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Full-time

Machine LearningEmbedded SystemsLocalizationModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonGazebo

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 4,264 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 924 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 1953 job postings, median salaries reach $170,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,000, with experienced engineers earning $209,100 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 1953 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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