C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Subject Matter Expert III - System Administrator (SCADA)

Chugach Government Solutions ·

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

$110k-160k/year

Full-time

HMI / SCADAC++Ladder LogicPythonSQLStructured TextModbusLinux

Senior Software Engineer, Applications - Unmanned Aircraft Systems

TrellisWare Technologies ·

San Diego, United States

$115k-200k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsC#C++JavaScriptPythonTypeScriptTCP/IPDrones / UAVLinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Skana Robotics ·

Hof HaCarmel Regional Council, Israel

Full-time

Path PlanningSLAMPerceptionSensor FusionOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchC++PythonDocker

Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Impulse Space ·

Redondo Beach, United States

$32/hour

Internship

CNC / G-CodeEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlCC++RustDrones / UAVGit

Electronics Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton ·

Westborough / Panama City

$69k-158k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsMotion ControlPCB DesignCC++Altium DesignerFPGA

Machine Learning Engineer

Mach Industries ·

Huntington Beach / San Francisco

$120k-220k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMLOpsPyTorchTensorRTRustC++PythonSQLCUDADocker

New Graduate Engineer, Software / GNC

Mach Industries ·

Huntington Beach, United States

$130k-135k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Industrial RoboticsMotion ControlSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++

May 2027 New Graduate Engineer, GNC & Modeling and Simulation

Mach Industries ·

Huntington Beach, United States

$130k-135k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingNavigation & MappingC++PythonGitIMULinuxSimulink

New Graduate Engineer, Electrical / Avionics

Mach Industries ·

Huntington Beach, United States

$120k-125k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Wiring Harness DesignCC++PythonCANI2CSPIUARTUSB

Software Engineer, Autonomy

Valkyrie Aero ·

Remote (Mesa)

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsMotion ControlEmbedded SystemsC++PythonNVIDIA JetsonLinux

Autonomy & Active Safety Engineering Intern

Oshkosh Corporation ·

Oshkosh / Pittsburgh

$18 - $37/hour

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++PythonCANIMU

2027 Internship - Engineering/Science - Tailored Autonomous Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ·

Laurel, United States

$22.6 - $47.95/hour

Internship

Machine LearningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++PythonRustAnsysLinuxMATLAB

Principal Autonomy Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries ·

El Segundo, United States

$240k-310k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningPath PlanningSensor FusionC++PythonRustLiDAR

Embedded Software Engineering Intern

AeroVironment ·

Simi Valley, United States

$60k-100k/year

Internship

CC++PythonCANI2CSPIUARTLinuxRTOSMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software

Shield AI ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++Python

Autonomous Flight Systems and Behaviors Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton ·

Lorton, United States

$99k-225k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAgile / ScrumDevOps & CloudAutonomous SystemsNavigation & MappingCC++PX4Linux

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$220k-290k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Rust

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Gravitics, Inc ·

Marysville, United States

$28 - $35/hour

Internship

GD&TEmbedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationC++

Autonomy Engineer

Dominion Dynamics ·

Ottawa (Hybrid)

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonGit

Robotics Software Engineer Intern

Hadrian Automation ·

Torrance, United States

$46.15 - $50.71/hour

Internship

Software EngineeringMotion ControlC++Python

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 4,532 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 1032 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 2072 job postings, median salaries reach $169,050. Entry-level positions pay around $120,000, with experienced engineers earning $207,000 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.

Salary Distribution

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Based on 2072 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

Subject Matter Expert III - System Administrator (SCADA)