C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Mossville, United States

$113k-183k/year

Full-time

Functional SafetyVerification & ValidationC++

Firmware Intern (4 Months)

Blackline Safety ·

Waterloo (Hybrid)

Internship

CC++RTOS

Areospace Engineer (Control & Autonomy)

QinetiQ ·

Farnborough (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++CMATLAB

Director of Engineering (Robotics, AI & Systems)

9 Mothers ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsPerceptionPyTorchC++RustNVIDIA JetsonRTOS

Power Electronics Intern - Firmware

OmniOn Power ·

Plano, United States

Internship

Software EngineeringC#C++PythonCANModbusTCP/IPUARTGit

Robotics Software Engineer

STARK ·

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonDockerNVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Robotics & AI Engineering – Autonomy & Physical AI (M/F/D)

RobCo GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferJAXNumPypandasPyTorchC++PythonAWSDockerNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Software Engineer Intern (Embedded Software & Telematics) - The Toro Company

The Toro Company ·

Bloomington, United States

Verification & ValidationC#CC++CANI2CSPIRTOSMicrocontrollers (MCU)

AI Engineer

Volatus Aerospace ·

Mirabel, Canada

Full-time

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

Robotics Data Engineer

IntelliPro Group Inc. ·

Santa Clara, United States

$180k-240k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionDevOps & CloudSensor FusionSim-to-real transferGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningReinforcement LearningC++

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

Robotics Engineer: Government Projects

GrayMatter Robotics ·

Carson, United States

$90k-115k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsCAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial RoboticsSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationC++Python

Autonomy & Robotics Software Engineer Co-op

MORSE Corp ·

Cambridge, United States

Internship

RustCC++PythonMicrocontrollers (MCU)Linux

Staff Machine Learning Engineer - World Foundation Model

Woven by Toyota ·

Palo Alto, United States

$161k-265k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMLOpsReinforcement LearningSensor FusionPyTorchJAXTensorFlowTensorRTC++

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

Part-Time Electrical Engineering Technician

Blendtec ·

Orem, United States

Part-time

Electrical DesignSensors & InstrumentationMotion ControlRoot Cause AnalysisCC++CANI2CSPIUART

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - World Foundation Model

Woven by Toyota ·

Palo Alto, United States

$140k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMLOpsReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchJAX

Robot Technician

MacLean Power Systems ·

Alabaster, United States

Full-time

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

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 1,453 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 850 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 639 job postings, median salaries reach $182,104. Entry-level positions pay around $129,200, with experienced engineers earning $212,750 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 639 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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