C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration

Shield AI ·

San Diego, United States

$120k-190k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsDevOps & CloudAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PerceptionRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++Python

Machine Learning / Robotics Engineer — Simulation

Marvik ·

Colorado Springs / El Salvador / Santiago / Asuncion + 6 other locations

Full-time

Computer VisionImitation LearningPath PlanningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital Twins

Research Scientist Wireless Sensing

Delart ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$125k-170k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonLiDARRadarMATLAB

Senior Software Engineer Robotics Motion Control

Wandelbots GmbH ·

Dresden, Germany

Full-time

MentorshipSensor FusionVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Motion ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonGermanDocker

Senior ML & AI Engineer

HERE Technologies ·

Mumbai, India

Full-time

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMLOpsscikit-learnPyTorchTensorFlowC++JavaPython

Robotics Research Infrastructure

Tutor Intelligence ·

Watertown, United States

$100k-300k/year

Full-time

MLOpsDevOps & CloudC++RustPythonDockerLinux

Systems Engineer, Robotics Hardware, Large Wheeled Platforms

Field AI ·

Irvine, United States

$100k-200k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262Model Predictive ControlVerification & ValidationHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlNavigation & MappingSim-to-real transferSoftware EngineeringSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++

Engineering Manager, Active Sensors (LiDAR)

Torc Robotics ·

Fort Worth / Blacksburg / Ann Arbor (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsProject ManagementSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorRTC++

Master Thesis Student - Physical AI With Vision Language Action (VLA) Models in Robotics

DENSO ·

Eching (Hybrid)

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++Python

AI Research Scientist

Zebra Technologies ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionLocalizationMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPyTorchC++Python

Robot Perception Intern

Exol ·

Wilmington, United States

$32 - $44/hour

Internship

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PerceptionSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Applied Scientist

Amazon ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$172k-222k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningComputer VisionImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++JavaPython

Research Scientist, Autonomous Systems And Physical AI Research

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$168k-265k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

Robotics Systems Engineer

Mecka ·

Richmond Hill, Canada

Full-time

Motion ControlIndustrial CommunicationMachine LearningPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonLinux

Robotics Solutions Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

California, United States

$155k-195k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipImitation LearningPath PlanningIndustrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsTechnical SalesC++GazeboLinuxMuJoCo

Senior Applied Scientist, Robotics Simulation

Amazon ·

North Reading / Bellevue

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningFunctional SafetySim-to-real transferSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationC++JavaPython

Forward Deployed Engineer - Robotics

Flexion Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipMachine LearningReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsPerceptionC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Next Generation Robotics Engineer

Accenture ·

Lisbon, Portugal

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignMotion ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Agile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSensor FusionComputer VisionSoftware Engineering

Middleware Software Intern

Figure ·

San Jose, United States

$40 - $45/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsTypeScriptC++PythonLinux

Intern, Software Engineering (Summer 2027)

Rivet Industries ·

San Jose, United States

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware EngineeringC#C++

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 4,532 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 1031 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 2072 job postings, median salaries reach $169,050. Entry-level positions pay around $120,000, with experienced engineers earning $207,000 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 2072 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

Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration