C++ Jobs in Robotics
Machine Learning Engineer - Graduate
Full-time
Machine Learning Research Scientist, Behavior Planning and Prediction
$160k-241k/year
Full-time
Senior ML Research Scientist, End-to-End Autonomous Driving
$184k-276k/year
Full-time
Senior Software Engineer, Robotics
$204k-259k/year
Full-time
Senior System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles AI Applications
$184k-288k/year
Full-time
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - ML Planner
$146k-225k/year
Full-time
Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Planning
$130k-220k/year
Full-time
Machine Learning Engineer, Prediction & Planning
$204k-259k/year
Full-time
Research Scientist, Prediction & Planning
$204k-259k/year
Full-time
Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, Planner Selection
$238k-302k/year
Full-time
Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy
$157k-242k/year
Full-time
Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics And Controls)
$199k-305k/year
Full-time
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
$120k-260k/year
Full-time
Staff Systems Engineer - Propulsion and Chassis Safety
$120k-250k/year
Full-time
Research Software Intern - SLAM, Machine Learning & Sensor Calibration
Internship
30hp - 3D Reconstruction for Autonomous Driving
Internship
30hp - Camera-Supervised LiDAR Semantic Segmentation for Autonomous Trucks
Internship
Thesis Work:30 hp - Build a Fast Closed-Loop Object-Representation Simulator on GPU for Autonomous D
Thesis Work 30 hp - Build a Fast Closed-Loop Simulator on GPU for Autonomous Driving
Internship
Senior Developer Relationship Manager - Autonomous Vehicles
$184k-357k/year
Full-time
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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