C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Mission Autonomy Software Developer

Northrop Grumman ·

United States

$92k-158k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsAgile / ScrumC++PythonKubernetesDockerLinux

Sr CVML Engineer, Autonomy

Blue River Technology ·

Remote (United States)

$160k-287k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningPyTorchTensorRTC++PythonNVIDIA Jetson

Machine Learning Engineer - Simulation Framework

Zoox ·

Foster City / Seattle

$151k-257k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

Senior Robotics Engineer

Halobraid ·

Bristol, United Kingdom

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringComputer VisionMotion ControlC++PythonMQTTI2C

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization

Cyngn ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$180k-198k/year

Full-time

SLAMNavigation & MappingC++PythonCUDAGitJiraROS 2

Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

Cyngn ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$198k-225k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionDevOps & CloudSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonCANRTOSCUDADockerLinux

Senior Robotics Engineer

Halobraid ·

Cambridge, United States

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignMachine LearningComputer VisionMotion ControlC++PythonMQTTI2CSPI

Senior Machine Learning Engineer II

General Motors ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$290k-360k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsPerceptionSensor FusionC++PythonLiDARRadar

Robotics Software Intern, Deployment and Humanoids

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai, China

Internship

Industrial RoboticsMotion ControlSim-to-real transferPyTorchC++PythonIsaac LabNVIDIA JetsonCUDAMuJoCo

Senior Robotics Systems Engineer - Neural Reconstruction and Real2Sim Applications

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$152k-288k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipReinforcement LearningComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferLocalizationPerceptionSensor FusionC++Python

Robotics Software Engineer

Gravis Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudMotion ControlPath PlanningC++PythonAGV / AMRROS 2Linux

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Volley Automation ·

Denver, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PLC ProgrammingIndustrial CommunicationPath PlanningC++I2CSPIGazeboLiDAR

Senior Controls Engineer (GNC & Autonomy)

Twentyfour Industries ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)CANPX4RTOS

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning

Shield AI ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSimulation & Digital TwinsPath PlanningC++Git

R&D Engineer 3

Keysight Technologies, Inc. ·

Kobe, Japan

Full-time

Embedded SystemsPCB DesignC#C++PythonGitFPGA

Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics

Microsoft ·

Redmond, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceImitation LearningReinforcement LearningRoot Cause AnalysisMoveItNav2CC#

Robot Platform Software Engineer, Wireless Networking

Apptronik ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

C++DDS (Data Distribution Service)TCP/IPDockerLinux

Senior Deployment Engineer, Robotics

ARX Robotics GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

C++PythonCANTCP/IPGitDockerLinuxROS 2

Staff Engineer, Robotics Perception

ARX Robotics GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

DevOps & CloudPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorRTRustC++Python

Senior Engineer, Robotics Perception

ARX Robotics GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Sensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorRTC++PythonCUDAGit

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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