C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Robotics Research Engineer - Robotics and AI for Drug Discovery

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorchC++PythonCUDAIsaac Lab

Senior Mission Autonomy Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$146k-194k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Vehicle Autonomy Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation ·

El Segundo / Chantilly

$87k-150k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationMotion ControlAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++Python

Robotics Engineering Intern - R&D Summer 2026

Magna International ·

Troy, United States

Internship

Path PlanningComputer VisionPLC ProgrammingSensor FusionC++PythonNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Senior Robotics & Software Engineer

Nomagic ·

Atlanta, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringC++PythonABBRobot Operating System (ROS)

Electromechanical Engineer, Robotics R&D

Dyna Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsPCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationC++CANI2CSPIFusion 360RTOSSolidWorks

Sr. Staff Autonomy Sensor Engineer

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$237k-296k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionC++PythonIMULiDAR

Robotics & Embedded Systems Intern

Odys Aviation ·

Long Beach, United States

Internship

Wiring Harness DesignSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonCANI2CSPIUARTMicrocontrollers (MCU)PX4

Robotics & Vision Engineer - Field Applications

Cooperidge Consulting Firm ·

Durham, United States

Full-time

Field ServiceIndustrial CommunicationComputer VisionElectrical DesignIndustrial RoboticsPLC ProgrammingC++JavaPython

Robotics Engineer Intern, Mechanical

Contoro Inc. ·

Austin, United States

Internship

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)CAD & Mechanical DesignC++PythonAnsysRobot Operating System (ROS)SolidWorks

Research Scientist, Robotics Systems

Meta ·

Redmond, United States

$154k-217k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipCNC / G-CodeFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Machine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++PythonSiemens NXSolidWorksRobot Operating System (ROS)

Forward Deployed Engineer - Robotics

Flexion Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceReinforcement LearningComputer VisionIndustrial CommunicationMotion ControlC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Robotics Engineer - Modeling & Sim-to-Real Transfer

Flexion Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningC++PythonIMULiDARIsaac LabMuJoCo

Robotics Engineer, Deployment & Testing

Skild AI ·

San Mateo, United States

Full-time

Machine LearningCC++GoPythonRustRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Robotics Engineer (Mobile)

Mimic Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Functional SafetyMachine LearningRustC++PythonAGV / AMRLinuxROS 2

R&D Engineer Intern

Biohub ·

San Francisco, United States

$60.48/hour

Internship

Industrial RoboticsMachine LearningOpenCVPyTorchC++PythonMATLABRobot Operating System (ROS)

Autonomous Vehicle Integration & Validation Intern

Venti Technologies ·

Singapore

Internship

Autonomous SystemsC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Automation Engineer in Test

Machina Labs ·

Los Angeles, United States

$115k-135k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsVerification & ValidationC++PythonStructured TextBeckhoff TwinCATROS 2

Robotics Engineer Intern - Sensing & Perception Systems

Flyability ·

Paudex, Switzerland

Internship

Simulation & Digital TwinsSensor FusionC++PythonFrenchDrones / UAVIMULiDARRadarROS 1 (Classic)

Staff Robotics Hardware Engineer

Relativity Space ·

Long Beach, United States

$172k-237k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyIndustrial RoboticsVerification & ValidationCC++PythonCANEtherCAT

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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C++ Jobs in Robotics

Senior Robotics Research Engineer - Robotics and AI for Drug Discovery