C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Lead Software Engineer, AI & Robotics Test Infrastructure

RoboForce ·

Milpitas, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningC++PythonROS 2DockerLinux

Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Bosch Group ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$165k-185k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Embedded Software Intern

Lattice Semiconductor ·

Shanghai, China

Internship

CC++I2CSPIUARTLinuxRTOS

IoT Robotics Engineer

Qualcomm ·

Shenzhen, China

Full-time

Path PlanningSim-to-real transferSLAMDevOps & CloudC++PythonGazeboLiDARLinuxNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Senior Applied Scientist

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

MentorshipSensor FusionImitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningNumPyscikit-learnTensorFlowC++Java

Controls Engineer - Legged Robotics

Ghost Robotics ·

Philadelphia, United States

Full-time

Technical LeadershipMentorshipModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionC++PythonROS 2GazeboGit

Member of Technical Staff - Science, Frontier AI & Robotics

Amazon ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsIndustrial RoboticsSim-to-real transferMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++JavaPython

Applied Scientist II, Structured Field Coordinated Planning & Control

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

MentorshipMachine LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningC++JavaPythonLinux

Autonomy Engineer - Planning and Controls

Skydio ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSoftware EngineeringC++

Intern - Tools Engineering

Magna International ·

Southfield / Auburn Hills

$20 - $30/hour

Internship

CC++LinuxRTOS

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Weather & Degraded Road Surfaces

Waymo ·

Mountain View / San Francisco

JAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Robotics Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ·

Laurel, United States

$85k-195k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Systems Engineer 2, Robotics

Tennant Company ·

Eden Prairie, United States

$85k-128k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsFMEAMotion ControlPCB DesignRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisWiring Harness DesignC#C++

Electronics Engineer

LiveLink ·

Havant, United Kingdom

Full-time

ISO 9001Embedded SystemsFunctional SafetyC++Altium DesignerFPGAKiCad

AI Technical Project Manager

Mentee Robotics ·

Herzliya, Israel

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionMachine LearningAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsProject ManagementC++PythonROS 2

Software Engineer III - Autonomy

AeroVironment ·

Pittsburgh, United States

$107k-152k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAgile / ScrumArtificial IntelligencePerceptionAutonomous SystemsC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)Drones / UAVGitLinux

Software Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Auterion ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Embedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsDevOps & CloudC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Drones / UAVDockerGitLinux

Java/C++ Software Developer Intern

STMicroelectronics ·

Tunis, Tunisia

Internship

C++JavaMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Robotics Software - Planning & Controls Engineer

Gritt Robotics Inc ·

Belmont, United States

Full-time

C++PythonNVIDIA Isaac SimGazebo

Robotics and Controls Intern

Capstan Medical, Inc. ·

Santa Cruz, United States

Internship

NumPypandasC++PythonGitRobot Operating System (ROS)Simulink

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,766 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 838 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 1211 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,316, with experienced engineers earning $209,811 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 1211 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

Lead Software Engineer, AI & Robotics Test Infrastructure