C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

223 jobs found (page 2 of 12)

C++Transportation & Autonomous Vehicles Clear all

Controls Engineer – Robotics & Automation

Knightscope ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$158k-210k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonGit

Electronics and Software Technician

Destinus ·

Payerne (Hybrid)

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonCANModbusTCP/IPUARTUSBLinux

Software Engineering Manager, VMS

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$220k-292k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsProject ManagementC++LinuxRTOS

Software Engineer, Simulation (Summer Intern)

DiDi Labs ·

San Jose, United States

$46/hour

Internship

Simulation & Digital TwinsC++CUDARobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$146k-194k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsFMEAProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceC++GoPythonLinux

Robotics & Embedded Systems Intern

Odys Aviation ·

Long Beach, United States

Internship

Wiring Harness DesignSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonCANI2CSPIUARTMicrocontrollers (MCU)PX4

Systems Software Engineer Intern

Saronic ·

Austin, United States

Internship

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonRustLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Sr. Systems Engineer Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$163k-204k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementFMEAMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionRegulatory ComplianceC++PythonSQL

Aerospace Engineer - Drone Systems Integration

Alta Ares ·

Paris, France

Full-time

Regulatory ComplianceAutonomous SystemsC++PythonDrones / UAVPX4Simulink

Senior Perception Fusion and Deep Learning Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Beijing / Shanghai

Full-time

ADASComputer VisionMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionC++PythonCANIMULiDAR

Senior ML Research Scientist, VLM/VLA

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$184k-276k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)JAXPyTorchC++Python

Software Engineer, Data Platform (Autonomous Vehicles)

General Motors ·

Mountain View / Bellevue (Hybrid)

$95k-156k/year

Full-time

MentorshipMLOpsAutonomous SystemsSQLC++JavaPython

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for Autonomous UAVs

Fiducial ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

Path PlanningArtificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsSensor FusionC++Drones / UAVPX4Robot Operating System (ROS)

Intern – Embedded Software Engineer (Connectivity / Telematics) – 6 months

HARMAN International ·

Bucharest (Hybrid)

Internship

Root Cause AnalysisArtificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsIndustrial CommunicationVerification & ValidationC++TCP/IPLinux

Robotics Engineer - SLAM & State Estimation

Flyability ·

Paudex (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMachine LearningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMC++PythonRustFrenchDrones / UAV

AI Engineer - Connected & Autonomous Driving and Software-Defined Vehicles

NIKI Digital Engineering ·

Ioannina, Greece

Full-time

Computer VisionMaintenance & ReliabilityADASGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningNumPypandasscikit-learnTensorFlowC++

UIUC Research Park Intern - Validation

Rivian ·

Champaign, United States

$25 - $40/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsCC++PythonI2CSPITCP/IPUARTFPGALinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Pebble ·

Fremont, United States

$111k-141k/year

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningSensor FusionOpenCVPyTorchC++PythonCANNVIDIA Isaac SimRTOS

Robotics and AI Co-op

Piaggio Fast Forward ·

Boston, United States

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningNavigation & MappingRoot Cause AnalysisC++PythonLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Software Engineer, Mapping - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

pune / Bengaluru / Pune

Full-time

Embedded SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningC++PythonTypeScriptCUDA

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 879 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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Based on 989 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