C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Research Engineer, Robotics Systems

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipCAD & Mechanical DesignMLOpsMotion ControlSensor FusionC++PythonRustGazeboMuJoCo

Robotics Generalist

Skip ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningMotion ControlCC++PythonCANLinuxRTOSIMU

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

RC Mowers ·

Suamico, United States

Full-time

LocalizationMotion ControlComputer VisionPerceptionSensor FusionC++PythonRTOSROS 2

Electrical R&D Engineer

Cardinal Health ·

Hazelwood, United States

$65k-84k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisCC++PythonAltium DesignerLabViewMATLABMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Graduate Software Engineer

Valeo ·

Tuam, Ireland

Contract

ASPICECC++PythonGitMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Autonomy and Data Fusion Engineer

Penn State University ·

University Park, United States

$109k-164k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningC++JavaPythonMATLAB

Senior Robotics Engineer - Motion Planning

driveblocks GmbH ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

LocalizationMotion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSoftware EngineeringNav2C++LiDAR

Robotics Engineer (Controls)

Fresh Consulting ·

Bellevue (Hybrid)

$100k-115k/year

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningSensor FusionSLAMC++PythonLinuxROS 2

Principal Robotics Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

EDGE Group PJSC ·

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-time

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonLiDARRadar

Research Assistant

University of Southern Denmark, SDU ·

Odense, Denmark

Temporary

Computer VisionMotion ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Technical Project Manager / Technical Program Manager

A&K Robotics ·

Vancouver, Canada

C$100k-180k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAgile / ScrumCAD & Mechanical DesignDevOps & CloudElectrical DesignEmbedded SystemsIndustrial CommunicationMLOpsSensors & InstrumentationVerification & Validation

SCADA Engineer

InPhase Power Technologies ·

Bangalore North, India

Full-time

Technical LeadershipCommissioningHMI / SCADACC++PythonCANI2CIEC 61850Modbus

GNC and Autonomy Engineer-Associate Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory ·

Lexington, United States

$116k-182k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningNavigation & MappingAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlSLAMPythonC++Robot Operating System (ROS)RTOS

Autonomy Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory ·

Lexington (Hybrid)

$145k-220k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++JavaPythonRustGazebo

Autonomous Systems Lab Manager

MIT Lincoln Laboratory ·

Lexington, United States

$113k-152k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsElectrical DesignC++PythonGazeboGitLinuxMATLABRobot Operating System (ROS)

Member of Technical Staff, Robotics

Genesis AI ·

San Carlos, United States

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionC++CUDAIMU

Product Engineer - Robotics and AI

KLA ·

Singapore

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlPerceptionPLC ProgrammingSensors & InstrumentationC++Python

Solutions Engineer, Robotics

Scale AI ·

San Francisco, United States

$180k-225k/year

Full-time

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Artificial IntelligenceTechnical SalesIndustrial RoboticsProject ManagementC++JavaPython

Core Robotics Team Lead

Sereact GmbH ·

Germany (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumC++PythonROS 2

Technical and Engineering Graduate Roles

HP ·

Spring / Vancouver / Houston

$73k-109k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial RoboticsPneumaticsCC++PythonFPGA

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,674 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 849 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 1165 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,000, 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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