C++ Jobs in Robotics

8 jobs found

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

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Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Planner Reasoning

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Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Sensor Validation

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Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View / Kirkland (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Machine Learning Engineer, Prediction & Planning

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Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View / New York (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

2026 Intern, PhD, Machine Learning Engineer, Simulation

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Waymo ·

Mountain View, United States

$85/hour

Internship

Research Scientist, Prediction & Planning

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Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View / New York (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, Planner Selection

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Waymo ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$238k-302k/year

Full-time

Staff Software Engineer - SLAM

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Waymo ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$238k-302k/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.

Salary Distribution

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Based on 639 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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