C++ Jobs in Robotics
Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, Planner Selection
$238k-302k/year
Full-time
Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Behavior Planning & Prediction
Full-time
Machine Learning Software Engineer
Full-time
Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer - Behaviors
Full-time
Machine Learning Engineer - Outstanding Graduate
Full-time
Software Engineer - Robotics & Autonomous Systems
$216k-270k/year
Full-time
Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy Behaviors
$375k-475k/year
Full-time
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Evaluation
$165k-253k/year
Full-time
Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy
$157k-242k/year
Full-time
Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics And Controls)
$199k-305k/year
Full-time
Principal AI/ML Engineer - Onboard Embodied AI
$259k-397k/year
Full-time
Autonomy Engineer Intern - Motion Planning
$18 - $37/hour
Internship
Staff Software Engineer - SLAM
$238k-302k/year
Full-time
Staff/Senior Staff/Principal Firmware Engineer
Full-time
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
$120k-260k/year
Full-time
Staff Systems Engineer - Propulsion and Chassis Safety
$120k-250k/year
Full-time
Robotics Embedded Systems Intern
Internship
Autonomy Engineer - Perception Optimization
$175k-215k/year
Full-time
Lead Autonomy Engineer - Behavior/ML
$189k-225k/year
Full-time
Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomous Driving & Parking
Full-time
Market Insight for C++ Jobs
Based on data from 2,275 job postings • Updated
C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 880 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 989 job postings, median salaries reach $177,025. Entry-level positions pay around $121,000, with experienced engineers earning $211,313 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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