C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy

Bear Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

$210k-257k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipNavigation & MappingComputer VisionMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionProject ManagementSimulation & Digital Twins

Robotics Software Engineer II, Mission

Bear Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

$176k-215k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementDevOps & CloudProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringC++Go

Manager, Applied Science - Manipulation & Autonomy

Amazon ·

New York, United States

$202k-274k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementMentorshipTechnical LeadershipReinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningSim-to-real transferVerification & ValidationJAXPyTorch

HLS Autonomy Software Systems Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Denver / Littleton / Seattle

$151k-211k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAgile / ScrumFunctional SafetySoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationCC++JavaScriptPython

Autonomy Senior Robotics Engineer

Joby Aviation ·

Concord / Santa Cruz

$177k-257k/year

Full-time

MentorshipFunctional SafetySimulation & Digital TwinsAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningNavigation & MappingPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware Engineering

Autonomous Systems Engineer

Integer Technologies ·

Gulfport, United States

Full-time

PerceptionSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonLiDARMATLAB

Software And Electronics Engineering Intern

MIT Lincoln Laboratory ·

Lexington, United States

$25 - $43.5/hour

Internship

DevOps & CloudPCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonFPGALinuxRTOS

Robotics Lead

Atoms ·

San Francisco, United States

$255k-322k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationPath Planning

Robotics Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure (SITL/HITL)

Anduril Industries ·

Irvine, United States

$192k-292k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)DevOps & CloudC++PythonRustCANGazeboNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Robotics Engineer - Freelance (Mid-Level / Senior)

RoboService GmbH ·

Berlin, Germany

Freelance

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Autonomous SystemsImitation LearningNavigation & MappingReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Autonomy Systems Integration Lead

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Mossville, United States

$128k-209k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsProject ManagementC++

Research Fellow, Wearable Robotics and Biomechanics

Nanyang Technological University Singapore ·

Singapore

Full-time

MentorshipArtificial IntelligenceSensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonMATLAB

Senior Software Engineer - UAV Ground Control Station (GCS)

EDGE Group PJSC ·

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-time

MentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)HMI / SCADAVerification & ValidationCC++CANTCP/IPQNXMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Senior Software Control Integration Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

ADASComputer VisionFMEAMachine LearningAutonomous SystemsModel Predictive ControlVerification & ValidationCC++Python

Senior Product Solutions Engineer, GenAI Robotics

Google ·

Sunnyvale / Mountain View

$152k-221k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningDevOps & CloudGenerative AI / LLMsSimulation & Digital TwinsSQLC++JavaJavaScriptPythonLinux

Engineer, Robotics

ST Engineering Group ·

Singapore

Full-time

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationCC++GitLinuxSimulink

Robotics Learning Engineer

Noble Machines, Inc ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$170k-400k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsImitation LearningModel Predictive ControlSLAMComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Robotics Software Engineer

Origin ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Path PlanningLocalizationSensor FusionMoveItNav2C++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Co-op, Robotics Integration and Development

Rockwell Automation ·

Waterloo, Canada

C$20 - C$32/hour

Internship

Artificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonAGV / AMRDockerKubernetesLinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Brooks Automation ·

Chelmsford (Hybrid)

$94k-128k/year

Full-time

Agile / ScrumGenerative AI / LLMsPath PlanningDevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningJavaScriptC++PythonMATLAB

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 922 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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C++ Jobs in Robotics