C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

211 jobs found (page 4 of 11)

C++Transportation & Autonomous Vehicles Clear all

Software Engineer - Inference and Accelerators, Robot Software

Wayve ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsPyTorchTensorRTRustC++QNXLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$160k-240k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262MentorshipEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationCC++CAN

Staff Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW

General Motors ·

Austin / Sunnyvale / Mountain View (Remote)

$180k-275k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262MentorshipTechnical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationCC++CAN

Autonomous Vehicle Service Engineer

Venti Technologies ·

Singapore

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsCommissioningField ServiceMechanical AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisVerification & ValidationWiring Harness DesignC++Python

Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration And Deployment

Overland AI ·

Seattle, United States

$140k-300k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsField ServiceC++PythonROS 2LinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Embedded Systems & Robotics Engineer

MAG Aerospace ·

Fair Lakes (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsCAD & Mechanical DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningSensor FusionCC++PythonCANI2C

Senior Path Planning Algorithm Engineer

Autobrains Technologies ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsNavigation & MappingPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationPythonC++RTOS

Senior SLAM Engineer

42dot ·

San Francisco, United States

$120k-305k/year

Full-time

MentorshipLocalizationPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMSoftware EngineeringC++PythonIMURobot Operating System (ROS)

Simulation Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

42dot ·

San Francisco, United States

$120k-305k/year

Full-time

CC++PythonSQLAWSAzureGitLinuxROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Staff Software Engineer - AMR Planning & Controls

General Motors ·

Mountain View / Warren (Hybrid)

$195k-240k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipADASDevOps & CloudFunctional SafetyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningPerception

Embedded Software Engineer Intern

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

Internship

Motion ControlCC++CANSPIRTOS

Motion Planning Engineer (PhD, Intern)

DiDi Labs ·

San Jose, United States

$46/hour

Internship

Motion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Python

Robotics Controls Engineer

Pronto ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsLocalizationSensor FusionNumPyC++PythonCANRobot Operating System (ROS)

LiDAR Algorithm Engineer

WeRide.ai ·

San Jose, United States

$132k-175k/year

Full-time

ADASPerceptionPCL (Point Cloud Library)C++LiDARLinux

Robotics Planning Engineer

Pronto ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsNumPyC++Python

Machine Learning Engineer, Motion Planning & Prediction

Avride ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionImitation LearningMLOpsReinforcement LearningPath PlanningEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningVerification & ValidationJAXPyTorch

Robotics Integration Engineer

Cyngn ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$153k-171k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonCANDockerGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2IMULiDAR

Sr. Autonomy Data Collection and Prototyping Engineer

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$163k-204k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)HMI / SCADAMLOpsC++JavaPythonTCP/IPAWSLiDARLinux

HPC Requirements Engineer Intern

Aumovio ·

Singapore

Internship

Functional SafetyCC++PythonJira

Machine Learning Engineer, 3D Vision & Localization

Bot Auto ·

Remote (Remote)

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMachine LearningComputer VisionLocalizationPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMC++PythonIMU

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 1,722 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 905 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 753 job postings, median salaries reach $179,700. Entry-level positions pay around $124,800, with experienced engineers earning $212,675 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 753 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

Software Engineer - Inference and Accelerators, Robot Software

Senior Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW