C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Software Engineer, Onboard Autonomy

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$194k-291k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationPath PlanningVerification & ValidationC++PythonRust

Associate Software Engineer

Mesh Optical Technologies ·

Gardena, United States

$26 - $38/hour

Internship

Verification & ValidationCC++PythonI2CSPILinux

New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starlink)

SpaceX ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$135k-155k/year

Full-time

Software EngineeringEmbedded SystemsCC#C++PythonTCP/IP

Embedded Software Development Engineer II

Amazon ·

North Reading / Westboro

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceCC++Rust

Embedded Systems Software Developer Intern

Softeq ·

Vilnius County, Lithuania

Internship

Electrical DesignCC++LinuxMicrocontrollers (MCU)RTOS

Emulation Engineer, Automotive Robotics

Tenstorrent University Jobs ·

Remote (based in Munich, Germany)

Full-time

MentorshipVerification & ValidationCC++FPGA

Senior Systems Software Engineer - Deep Learning Solutions

NVIDIA ·

Toronto, Canada

C$225k-275k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262Technical LeadershipComputer VisionVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)TensorRTCC++CUDALinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Firmware / Embedded Engineer - Intern

Root Access ·

New York, United States

Internship

Generative AI / LLMsEmbedded SystemsCC++RustI2CSPIUARTMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Senior Embedded Software Systems Engineer - Robotics

Rapyuta Robotics ·

Koto-ku, Japan

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudPythonCC++CANI2CRS-485SPI

Spacecraft Engineer Intern (Flight Software)

Oligo Space ·

Hawthorne, United States

$100k-120k/year

Internship

DevOps & CloudMachine LearningHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)CC++I2CSPIUARTGitLinux

Embedded Software Engineer (Data Platform), Autonomy

Zipline ·

South San Francisco, United States

$175k-210k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++RustAWSAzure

Robotics Firmware & Electrical Engineer

Meta ·

Fremont, United States

$144k-204k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMotion ControlAutonomous SystemsElectrical DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationCC++Python

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

Engineering Manager Embedded

Axon ·

Seattle, United States

$150k-240k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipVerification & ValidationCC++GoPythonRustTCP/IP

Senior Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$160k-240k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262MentorshipEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationCC++CAN

Embedded Systems & Robotics Engineer

MAG Aerospace ·

Fair Lakes (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsCAD & Mechanical DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningSensor FusionCC++PythonCANI2C

Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics Devices

RoboForce ·

Milpitas, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++PythonLiDARRadarRobot Operating System (ROS)LinuxMicrocontrollers (MCU)RTOS

Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics Platform

RoboForce ·

Milpitas, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Robot Operating System (ROS)LinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager (Americas Only)

Canonical ·

Remote (Americas only)

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsProject ManagementTechnical SalesCC++GoPython

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,247 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 926 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 1441 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,993, 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 1441 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