C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

189 jobs found (page 8 of 10)

C++Transportation & Autonomous Vehicles Clear all

Senior Systems Engineer – Autonomy Interface SW

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$160k-240k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262MentorshipEmbedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationCC++CAN

Autonomous Vehicle Service Engineer

Venti Technologies ·

Singapore

Full-time

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

Embedded Systems & Robotics Engineer

MAG Aerospace ·

Fair Lakes (Hybrid)

Full-time

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

Simulation Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

42dot ·

San Francisco, United States

$120k-305k/year

Full-time

CC++PythonSQLAWSAzureGitLinuxROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Robotics Controls Engineer

Pronto ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

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

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

Machine Learning Engineer - Graduate

Mobileye ·

Jerusalem, Israel

Full-time

Computer VisionPerceptionMachine LearningC++PythonDockerGitLinux

Machine Learning Research Scientist, Behavior Planning and Prediction

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$160k-241k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningPath PlanningReinforcement LearningC++Python

Robotics Systems Engineer

Pronto ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsDevOps & CloudAutonomous SystemsField ServiceLocalizationMotion Control

Drone Systems Engineering Intern

Planned Systems International, Inc. ·

Valparaiso, United States

Internship

Autonomous SystemsSensors & InstrumentationAgile / ScrumRegulatory ComplianceCC++PythonI2CSPIUART

Staff Software Engineer, Viz & Sim Applications, Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$207k-258k/year

Full-time

C++RustTypeScriptLiDARRadar

Senior ML Research Scientist, End-to-End Autonomous Driving

Nuro ·

Mountain View, United States

$184k-276k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningMLOpsPerceptionReinforcement LearningMachine LearningC++PythonLiDARRadar

Senior Autonomy Engineer - SDK Team

Ouster ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonDockerIMULiDARLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Engineering Manager, ML Platform, Behavior

Woven by Toyota ·

Palo Alto (Hybrid)

$161k-265k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionPath PlanningMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowRustC++

Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

Waymo ·

San Francisco / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$204k-259k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningCC++PythonLiDARRadar

2026 Intern, PhD Research Scientist

Waabi ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$34 - $60/hour

Internship

Computer VisionLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Python

Research Fellow - Robotics Software Engineer

BeeX ·

Singapore

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationSLAMSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingPyTorchC++

System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionSensors & InstrumentationLocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware EngineeringCC++CUDA

Autonomy Platform Software Engineer

Zipline ·

South San Francisco, United States

$160k-210k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingPythonC++RustLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,753 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 841 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 1206 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,321, 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 1206 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