Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy & Motion Planning

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++Git

Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration

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

Staff Autonomy Integration Engineer

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Drones / UAVLinuxRTOS

Staff Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipNavigation & MappingSimulation & Digital TwinsAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringVerification & Validation

Software Development Engineer - New Graduate

Washington / Boston

$77k-211k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionFunctional SafetyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & Validation

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration

San Diego, United States

$160k-250k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyIndustrial CommunicationPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Industrial RoboticsSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Integration Lead

San Diego, United States

$230k-350k/year

Full-time

LocalizationPerceptionVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Embedded SystemsArtificial IntelligenceHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonLinux

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC++Python

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities

San Mateo (Hybrid)

$196k-294k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRTOS

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities

San Mateo (Hybrid)

$281k-421k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementReinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsElectrical DesignPath PlanningC++PythonRTOS

Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities

San Mateo, United States

$234k-351k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsNavigation & MappingSoftware EngineeringC++ROS 2

Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Maritime

Washington / Dallas

$221k-331k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsC++PythonRTOS

Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Washington / Dallas

$188k-281k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRTOS

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Washington / Dallas

$221k-331k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlC++PythonRTOS

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Washington / Dallas

$160k-240k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRTOS

Applications Engineer, Autonomy

Remote (Travel-intensive role with frequent international and multi-week on-site customer engagements (~50% travel))

$130k-280k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsCC++PythonRust

Autonomy Integration Engineer

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Sensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Drones / UAVLinuxRTOS

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSimulation & Digital TwinsPath PlanningC++Git

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test

Lviv, Ukraine

Full-time

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Root Cause AnalysisSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Robot Operating System (ROS)LinuxPX4

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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