C++ Jobs in Robotics
Software Engineer (Robotics)
$184k-257k/year
Full-time
Robotics Software Engineer
Full-time
Autonomy Simulation & Tools Engineer
$170k-240k/year
Full-time
Autonomy Software Engineer
$147k-210k/year
Full-time
Software Engineering Intern
Internship
Lead Software Engineer – Collaborative Autonomy and Controls
Full-time
Control & Autonomy Engineer
Full-time
Robotics Engineer (Software and Controls), Unmanned Maritime Systems
Full-time
Robotics Software Engineer (Mid)
Full-time
Collaborative Autonomy Engineer - Cross Domain
$100k-190k/year
Full-time
Senior Robotics Simulation Engineer
Full-time
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation & Planning
$140k-200k/year
Full-time
Robotics Engineer, Deployment & Testing
Full-time
Senior Autonomy Software Engineer
$87k-165k/year
Full-time
Senior Autonomy Engineer - State Estimation Lead
Full-time
Senior 3D Perception Engineer – Robotics
Full-time
Commissioning Software Technician
Full-time
Commissioning Software Engineer
Full-time
Staff Software Engineer, Viz & Sim Applications, Autonomy
$207k-258k/year
Full-time
Software Integration Engineer - Autonomous Systems
$130k-200k/year
Full-time
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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