C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Fall

Atomic Semi ·

San Francisco, United States

$110k-132k/year

Internship

RustCC++PythonI2CSPIGitLinuxMicrocontrollers (MCU)RTOS

Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Research Lead

Moonvalley AI ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceSLAMComputer VisionSim-to-real transferC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Software Manager - Mission Systems, Autonomy, and Artificial Intelligence

Boeing ·

Berkeley, United States

$161k-217k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementDevOps & CloudGenerative AI / LLMsAgile / ScrumArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringC++

Autonomy Software Engineer

University of Dayton ·

Dayton, United States

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowGoC++PythonRustDocker

Sr. Staff Autonomy Sensor Engineer

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$237k-296k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionC++PythonIMULiDAR

Development Engineer - Mechatronics and Autonomous Labs for Power2X

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet ·

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Full-time

CNC / G-CodeIndustrial RoboticsPCB DesignC++PythonMicrocontrollers (MCU)Fusion 360KiCad

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Mossville, United States

$113k-183k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262Artificial IntelligenceFMEAAgile / ScrumFunctional SafetyIndustrial CommunicationSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationC++Git

Senior Autonomy Engineer

STARK ·

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

Path PlanningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingPythonC++

Staff AI / ML Robotics Engineer - Environmental Perception

Analog Devices ·

Limerick, Ireland

Full-time

MLOpsPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonROS 2AWS

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Mentee Robotics ·

Herzliya, Israel

Full-time

C++PythonCANEtherCATI2CSPICUDADockerNVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Robotics Software / Autonomy Engineer

Arxlight ·

Oakland, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionSensor FusionLocalizationPerceptionC++PythonRustGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimNVIDIA Jetson

Robotics Software Engineer - Robot Integrations

Field AI ·

Irvine (Hybrid)

$70k-300k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlCommissioningC++PythonCANEtherCATTCP/IPLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Controls Engineering Manager

Versum Materials US ·

Breinigsville, United States

$153k-205k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAgile / ScrumPLC ProgrammingEmbedded SystemsC++PythonCANEthernet/IPModbusProfibus

Intern - Software Engineering

Magna International ·

Southfield, United States

Internship

Sensors & InstrumentationADASAgile / ScrumCC++PythonI2CSPIUARTGit

Controls Engineer – Robotics & Automation

Knightscope ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$158k-210k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonGit

Hardware Verification Engineering Intern

Teradyne ·

North Reading, United States

$25.5 - $47/hour

Internship

Verification & ValidationC#C++JavaPythonI2CSPITCP/IPUARTUSB

Embedded Solutions Intern

Altera ·

San Jose, United States

$40 - $43/hour

Internship

C++JavaPythonFPGA

Engineering Intern

Microchip Technology Inc. ·

Boulder, United States

$19 - $30/hour

Internship

PCB DesignC++PythonI2CSPIUARTUSBAltium DesignerLinuxMATLAB

Engineering Intern

Microchip Technology Inc. ·

Boulder, United States

$19 - $30/hour

Internship

Navigation & MappingPCB DesignC++PythonI2CSPIUARTUSBAltium DesignerLinux

Electronics and Software Technician

Destinus ·

Payerne (Hybrid)

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonCANModbusTCP/IPUARTUSBLinux

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,217 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 917 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 963 job postings, median salaries reach $177,025. Entry-level positions pay around $120,321, with experienced engineers earning $211,480 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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C++ Jobs in Robotics

Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Fall

Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Research Lead