C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Reinforcement Learning Expert - Humanoid

Neura Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationReinforcement LearningSensors & InstrumentationSim-to-real transferPyTorchC++PythonGermanIsaac LabMuJoCo

Sr. / Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Autonomy)

DiDi Labs ·

San Jose, United States

$170k-339k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsC++NVIDIA JetsonQNXLinux

Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning, Parking

Lucid Motors ·

Southfield, United States

Full-time

Machine LearningADASHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSoftware EngineeringSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++Jira

Aerospace M&S Engineer Intern

Leidos ·

Huntsville, United States

$48k-87k/year

Internship

Sensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)CC++PythonGitLinuxSimulink

Staff Machine Learning Engineer (ADAS/Autonomous Driving)

Lucid Motors ·

Newark, United States

$181k-265k/year

Full-time

ASPICEISO 26262Technical LeadershipADASHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PerceptionSoftware EngineeringOpenCVPyTorchTensorRT

Assistant Robotics Engineer / Robotics Engineer, Digital Synthesis

Public Service Division ·

Singapore

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMachine LearningPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMEmbedded SystemsNavigation & MappingPerceptionC++Python

R&D Firmware Engineer

ABB ·

Dundalk, Ireland

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementAgile / ScrumC#CC++I2CModbusRS-485SPITCP/IP

Engineering Manager, Simulation

Firestorm ·

San Diego, United States

$175k-220k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++

Senior Integration Engineer, End-to-End Model - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$152k-288k/year

Full-time

ADASVerification & ValidationPyTorchTensorRTC++PythonCUDALinuxQNX

Senior Context Fusion AI Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Redmond / Santa Clara / Seattle / Washington

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipPerceptionSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)TensorRTPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

Lead Physical AI Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Irving, United States

$148k-240k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsReinforcement LearningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingArtificial IntelligenceHydraulicsSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonIsaac Lab

Test Engineer Intern

Acron Aviation ·

Grand Rapids, United States

Internship

Electrical DesignRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationCC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Autonomous Vehicle System And Control Engineer

Aidoptation ·

Sint-Truiden, Belgium

Full-time

ISO 26262AUTOSARHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSoftware EngineeringSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonCAN

Summer Research Program Intern 2027, Software and Electronics Engineering

MIT Lincoln Laboratory ·

Lexington, United States

$25 - $43.5/hour

Internship

DevOps & CloudPCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationEmbedded SystemsCC++PythonFPGALinuxRTOS

Lead ROS Engineer

Spyrosoft ·

Wrocław, Poland

Full-time

Technical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceSensor FusionAutonomous SystemsLocalizationVerification & ValidationNav2C++PythonCAN

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy

Heven AeroTech ·

Bingen, United States

$150k-172k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing

Embedded AI Engineer

Prophesee ·

Paris, France

Full-time

Computer VisionPerceptionMachine LearningVerification & ValidationTensorRTPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonCUDA

Automatics & Robotics Engineer

GE Vernova ·

Bucharest, Romania

Full-time

Computer VisionHMI / SCADAIndustrial CommunicationMachine LearningPLC ProgrammingSensors & InstrumentationCommissioningIndustrial RoboticsLean ManufacturingMotion Control

Robotics Software Engineer III (Algorithms)

Botsync ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

MentorshipPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Research Scientist in Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity

ABB ·

Baden (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsSoftware EngineeringCC++PythonRust

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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