C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Principal Research Scientist

Leidos ·

Beavercreek (Hybrid)

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionVerification & ValidationComputer VisionMachine LearningPyTorchscikit-learnC++PythonJiraGit

Senior Software Developer - Mobile Robot Planning

Mujin ·

Suwanee, United States

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringC++PythonROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2AGV / AMR

Graphics Engineer Intern, Tegra System Software - Summer 2026

NVIDIA ·

Tokyo, Japan

Internship

CC++NVIDIA Jetson

Scientist I, Robotics

Lila Sciences ·

Cambridge, United States

Full-time

Machine LearningComputer VisionPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimPyBullet

Manufacturing Engineer – Software, Robotics & Automation

Fortive Careers ·

Norwich, United Kingdom

Full-time

HMI / SCADAMachine LearningPLC ProgrammingComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationSoftware EngineeringCC++

Senior Software Development Engineer, Industrial Robotics

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$168k-227k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Root Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationCC++LinuxRTOS

Senior Firmware Engineer

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$168k-227k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionFunctional SafetyIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlNavigation & MappingPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationCC++Python

Senior Applied Scientist, Industrial Robotics

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Software EngineeringVerification & ValidationJavaC++PythonCUDAIsaac Lab

Senior Robotics Software Engineer (C++ & Python)

Simbe Robotics ·

San Francisco, United States

$150k-230k/year

Full-time

Agile / ScrumNavigation & MappingPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonAWSAzureDockerNVIDIA Jetson

Senior/Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy Verification

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$176k-320k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningLocalizationPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationC++Python

AI Engineer

Volatus Aerospace ·

Mirabel, Canada

Full-time

Sensor FusionArtificial IntelligenceHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++Python

Staff Robotics System Engineer

IntelliPro Group Inc. ·

Santa Clara, United States

$200k-240k/year

Full-time

PerceptionCommissioningEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlRoot Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationC++Python

Robotics Navigation Engineer

IntelliPro Group Inc. ·

Santa Clara, United States

$200k-240k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsSLAMPath PlanningPerceptionJAXPyTorchTensorFlowRustC++

Staff Robotics Control Engineer

IntelliPro Group Inc. ·

Santa Clara, United States

$200k-250k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionC++PythonRustMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimPyBullet

Software Engineer, Validation & Verification, Intern (Summer 2026)

Field AI ·

Irvine, United States

$40 - $50/hour

Internship

DevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionSim-to-real transferSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC

Robot Technician

MacLean Power Systems ·

Alabaster, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionPLC ProgrammingSensors & InstrumentationLean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonKUKAABB

Research Scientist, World Models & Embodied AI

Meta ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Software EngineeringGenerative AI / LLMsMotion ControlPerceptionAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionReinforcement LearningCC++Python

Engineering Manager Embedded

Axon ·

Seattle, United States

$150k-240k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipVerification & ValidationCC++GoPythonRustTCP/IP

Applied AI Engineer (Spatial and Embodied AI)

Medal, Highlight, & General Intuition ·

Washington / New York

Full-time

PerceptionReinforcement LearningSensor FusionTensorRTNumPyOpenCVPyTorchC++GoJava

Robotics Control Engineer

IntelliPro Group Inc. ·

Santa Clara, United States

$200k-250k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningPath PlanningSensors & InstrumentationModel Predictive ControlSensor FusionC++PythonRustMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,698 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 845 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 1177 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 1177 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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