C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Ground Autonomy Instruments & Controls Software Verification Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN ·

West Melbourne / Seattle / Washington

$107k-150k/year

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationGenerative AI / LLMsHMI / SCADAIndustrial CommunicationVerification & ValidationC++Ladder LogicPythonStructured TextTCP/IP

Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration and Deployment

Overland AI ·

Seattle, United States

$140k-300k/year

Full-time

C++PythonDockerLinuxROS 2

New Glenn Ground System Integrator II

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Seattle / Washington

$135k-189k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Verification & ValidationCC++PythonTCP/IPAllen-Bradley / RockwellSiemens

Robotics Engineer

ST Engineering Group ·

Singapore

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationCC++Drones / UAVGitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)Simulink

Robot Autonomy Engineer-Federal

Field AI ·

Irvine, United States

$70k-120k/year

Full-time

Field ServiceC++PythonJiraDockerGitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Software Developer (UAV)

QinetiQ ·

United Kingdom

Full-time

Agile / ScrumSimulation & Digital TwinsCC#C++PythonAzureGit

Real-Time Software Engineering Manager

TTM Technologies ·

Farmingdale, United States

$150k-264k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementDevOps & CloudC++JiraGitRTOS

Chief Engineer - ML, Physical AI, & Autonomy

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Seattle / Washington (Hybrid)

$254k-355k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMVerification & Validation

Senior Firmware Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

ePropelled ·

Chennai, India

Full-time

MentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++CANI2CSPIUARTMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Software Engineer - Robotics Generalist

AeroVironment ·

Pittsburgh, United States

$91k-129k/year

Full-time

Agile / ScrumDevOps & CloudIndustrial CommunicationIndustrial RoboticsRoot Cause AnalysisC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)Robot Operating System (ROS)GitLinux

Software Engineer - On-board Autonomy

Lodestar ·

Los Angeles, United States

$120k-180k/year

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationEmbedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonAWSAzure

Principal Engineer – Contested Autonomy and Navigation

Leidos ·

Huntsville, United States

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsBusiness & SalesComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlNavigation & MappingPath PlanningProject ManagementC++

Robotics Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ·

Laurel, United States

$85k-195k/year

Full-time

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

Robotics & Control Engineer

CDDS AG ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Computer VisionReinforcement LearningHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationModel Predictive ControlC++PythonRustGazeboNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Robotics Software Engineer, Behaviors

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$146k-194k/year

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationMotion ControlPath PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisC++PythonRustPX4

Senior Software Engineer – Tactical Data and Autonomy

RTX ·

Cedar Rapids, United States

$87k-165k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsReinforcement LearningC++GoPythonRustDockerKubernetes

Navigation and Autonomy Engineer

Leidos ·

Huntsville, United States

$70k-126k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVC++PythonTCP/IPGitIMU

Software Engineer (Autonomy and Simulation)

Subsea Craft ·

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

£60k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Robot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Engineering Intern

ClearSpace ·

Luxembourg

Internship

Simulation & Digital TwinsSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonSimulink

Engineering Manager, eGSE

True Anomaly ·

Long Beach, United States

$150k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Wiring Harness DesignC++PythonCANEtherCATI2CRS-485SPI

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

Ground Autonomy Instruments & Controls Software Verification Engineer II