C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Applied Scientist II, Reinforcement Learning

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

MentorshipSensor FusionImitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningC++JavaPythonMATLABRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Software Engineer

Airbus ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Technical LeadershipCC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)GitLinuxRTOS

Autonomy Software Engineer

Zipline ·

South San Francisco, United States

$200k-265k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsFMEAHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++RustLinuxRTOS

Autonomy Platform Software Engineer

Zipline ·

South San Francisco, United States

$160k-210k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Industrial RoboticsSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonRustLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Embedded Software Engineer (Data Platform), Autonomy

Zipline ·

South San Francisco, United States

$175k-210k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsFunctional SafetyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningPerceptionCC++RustLinux

Senior or Staff Autonomy Software Engineer, Differential GNSS

Zipline ·

South San Francisco, United States

$200k-265k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++RustIMU

AI Machine Learning Principal Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC ·

Raymond (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipSimulation & Digital TwinsMLOpsPyTorchscikit-learnTensorFlowC++JavaPythonAWS

Senior Staff/ Principal Research Scientist – Dexterous Manipulation

XPENG ·

Shenzhen, China

Full-time

Imitation LearningSim-to-real transferReinforcement LearningC++PythonIsaac LabDockerGitLinux

Robotics (Figure AI) & Ubuntu Engineer Intern

Qualcomm ·

Chengdu, China

Internship

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsSLAMTensorFlowCC++PythonLinux

Staff AI & Machine Learning Engineer

Swift HR Solutions ·

Northbrook, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTC++PythonCUDAMuJoCo

Senior Software Engineer (Robotics Systems & Infrastructure)

Cox Exponential ·

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Embedded SystemsC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)Docker

Software Engineering Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc. ·

Danbury, United States

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumC++FPGASimulink

Software Engineer

Jack & Jill ·

London, United Kingdom

Full-time

DevOps & CloudC++PythonTypeScript

Tech Graduate - Embedded Software Engineer

Verisure ·

Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain

Full-time

CC++PythonGitMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Voice AI Systems Machine Learning Engineer

Qualcomm ·

Hyderabad, India

Full-time

PyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Senior DL Software Engineer, Model Optimization and Edge Deployment - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)JAXPyTorchTensorRTC++CUDA

Senior GNC Engineer - Flight Controls & Autonomy

Hermeus ·

Los Angeles, United States

$151k-204k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonIMUSimulink

Intern - Engineering ADAS Vehicle Integration

Magna International ·

Auburn Hills, United States

Internship

Wiring Harness DesignADASC++PythonGitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)LiDARRadar

Flight Controls Engineer - Autonomy

BETA Technologies ·

South Burlington, United States

$125k-150k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningSensor FusionAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsC++PythonDrones / UAVMATLAB

Robotics Operations Engineer

Blue River Technology ·

Santa Clara (Hybrid)

$108k-162k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsProject ManagementC++PythonSQLLinuxRTOS

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,766 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 837 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 1211 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,316, with experienced engineers earning $209,811 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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C++ Jobs in Robotics