C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

187 jobs found (page 4 of 10)

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Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications

Shield AI ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Flight Software Engineering Manager

Terran Orbital Corporation ·

Irvine, United States

$150k-210k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSensors & InstrumentationProject ManagementCC++FPGALinux

Principal AI/ML Autonomy Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Huntsville / Quinte West / Seattle / Washington

$219k-323k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Principal AI Engineer (Perception & Autonomy Systems)

ST Engineering Group ·

Singapore

Full-time

SLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Computer VisionC++IMULiDARROS 2

Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test

Shield AI ·

Lviv, Ukraine

Full-time

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Root Cause AnalysisSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Robot Operating System (ROS)LinuxPX4

Software Engineer - Robotics (Motion)

Allen Control Systems ·

Austin, United States

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlSensor FusionC++Linux

Autonomy Engineer I, Arc Vehicle

Inversion ·

Los Angeles, United States

$71k-124k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonRustRTOSGitLinux

Robotics Engineer

Sentradel ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Sensor FusionC++Robot Operating System (ROS)

Embedded Software Engineer – Ground Support Test Equipment- R&D

BARFIELD INC ·

Brownsville, United States

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceCC#C++CANI2CSPITCP/IPUARTUSB

Electrical Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries ·

Boston / Irvine / Seattle / Atlanta + 2 other locations

$30 - $45/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsPCB DesignCC++PythonRustCANI2CSPIUSB

Software Engineer Graduate Trainee

Motorola Solutions ·

Penang, Malaysia

Full-time

Agile / ScrumArtificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsSoftware EngineeringCC++RTOS

Software Engineer, Command Control Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$166k-220k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++GoJavaPythonRust

Autonomy Software Systems Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Seattle / Washington

$99k-139k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudVerification & ValidationEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlC++Python

Robotics Systems Software Engineer

Divergent ·

Torrance, United States

$141k-194k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsIndustrial CommunicationIndustrial RoboticsOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)MoveItC#TypeScriptC++Python

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Sensor Fusion

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$191k-253k/year

Full-time

LocalizationSensor FusionC++PythonRustCANI2CSPITCP/IPLinux

Senior Orbit Dynamics and Mission Analysis Engineer

HIKINEX ·

Montreal, Canada

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++C#PythonFrenchGitMATLAB

Senior GNC Robotics Engineer

Mission Control Space Services ·

Ottawa (Hybrid)

C$105k-170k/year

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningSensor FusionSLAMC++PythonDocker

Staff Flight Research Machine Learning Engineer

Joby Aviation ·

Santa Cruz, United States

$224k-245k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsMLOpsComputer VisionPerceptionPyTorchC++PythonGit

UAV Engineer

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation ·

Indian Head, United States

$105k-125k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial CommunicationMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringC++PythonDrones / UAV

Senior Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy

Shield AI ·

New Delhi, India

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,340 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 943 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 1482 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $122,200, 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 1482 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