Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

260 jobs found (page 1 of 13)

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Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Research Lead

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSLAMComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsSim-to-real transferC++Python

Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Sunnyvale, United States

$165k-185k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Computer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Senior Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Sunnyvale, United States

$185k-215k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Robotics AI Engineer

Shenzhen, China

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowCC++JavaPython

Applied Scientist

Sunnyvale, United States

$172k-222k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningComputer VisionMachine LearningC++JavaPython

Applied Scientist II, Sponsored Products Autonomous Campaigns

Palo Alto / Seattle / New York

$143k-223k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningSoftware EngineeringGenerative AI / LLMsReinforcement LearningC++JavaPython

Member of Technical Staff - Simulation, Frontier AI Robotics

San Francisco, United States

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipSimulation & Digital TwinsReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferTensorRTC++PythonCUDA

Member of Technical Staff - Infrastructure Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics

Seattle / San Francisco

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsMLOpsSimulation & Digital TwinsC++GoJavaPythonAWSAzure

Robotics Software Engineer

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

C++PythonGermanRTOS

Robotics Application Engineer

Pittsburgh / San Mateo

$100k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonDrones / UAVRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Software Engineer Tester

San Francisco, United States

$60 - $70/hour

Contract

AI Scientist I

Seattle (Hybrid)

$130k-208k/year

Full-time

MentorshipEmbedded SystemsComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Simulation Engineer (Sim2Real Focus)

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningMotion ControlSim-to-real transferC++PythonROS 2GazeboMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Senior Applied Scientist

San Francisco (Hybrid)

$192k-260k/year

Full-time

MentorshipLocalizationSim-to-real transferSLAMSensor FusionPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonROS 2

SLAM Engineer

Bordeaux, France

Full-time

DevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsComputer VisionSensor FusionSLAMPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Member Of Technical Staff - Low-Level Controls & Hardware

San Francisco, United States

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionSim-to-real transferSensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningMotion ControlJAXPyTorchC++Java

Member of Technical Staff, Robot Learning

San Carlos, United States

Full-time

Maintenance & ReliabilityImitation LearningMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferC++Python

Member of Technical Staff, Robotics

San Carlos, United States

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionC++CUDAIMU

Robotics & Ubuntu Engineer Intern

Shanghai, China

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsSLAMTensorFlowCC++PythonLinux

Reinforcement Learning Research Scientist for Dexterous Manipulation

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsImitation LearningIndustrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)JAXPyTorchC++Python

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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