C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Flight Software Engineering Manager

Terran Orbital Corporation ·

Irvine, United States

$150k-210k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSensors & InstrumentationProject ManagementCC++FPGALinux

Lead Repair Development Engineer, Automation and Robotics

GE Vernova ·

Greenville, United States

$98k-164k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceCommissioningLean ManufacturingProject ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlPLC ProgrammingSimulation & Digital Twins

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon ·

North Reading / Westboro

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C#C++JavaAWSLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, End-to-End Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$228k-285k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipGenerative AI / LLMsReinforcement LearningImitation LearningSensor FusionMLOpsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Robotics Software Development Engineer

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Functional SafetyReinforcement LearningIndustrial CommunicationEmbedded SystemsC++PythonGazeboMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimRTOS

Embedded Robotics SDE

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$144k-194k/year

Full-time

Path PlanningReinforcement LearningAUTOSARFunctional SafetyC++Git

Principal AI/ML Autonomy Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Huntsville / Quinte West / Seattle / Washington

$219k-323k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Senior Robotics Software Development Engineer

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$168k-227k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsC++PythonRust

Senior Autonomy Software Integration Engineer

Torc Robotics ·

Fort Worth / Blacksburg / Ann Arbor

$161k-193k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipMentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingEmbedded SystemsLocalizationPerceptionC++PythonDocker

Robotics Firmware Intern - Drone Platform & Systems

Wingtra AG ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Internship

CC++PythonGitPX4RTOS

Robotics Firmware Intern - GNC Focus

Wingtra AG ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Internship

C++PythonGitPX4

Software Developer

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH ·

Västerås, Sweden

Full-time

Agile / ScrumIndustrial RoboticsCC++PythonGitRobot Operating System (ROS)

Principal AI Engineer (Perception & Autonomy Systems)

ST Engineering Group ·

Singapore

Full-time

SLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Computer VisionC++IMULiDARROS 2

Software Engineer III, Robotics Throughput

Nimble Robotics ·

San Francisco, United States

$160k-210k/year

Full-time

MentorshipDevOps & CloudAutonomous SystemsC++PythonRustAWSKubernetes

Autonomy Engineer

Nextpower ·

Fremont / Folsom

$160k-190k/year

Full-time

LocalizationModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionDevOps & CloudTensorRTCC++PythonRust

Robotics Software Engineer II

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) ·

Pittsburgh (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningC++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimGitLinuxROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test

Shield AI ·

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

Software Engineer - Robotics (Motion)

Allen Control Systems ·

Austin, United States

$150k-200k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlSensor FusionC++Linux

Autonomy Engineer I, Arc Vehicle

Inversion ·

Los Angeles, United States

$71k-124k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonRustRTOSGitLinux

Robot Software Integration Intern

Synapticon GmbH ·

Schönaich, Germany

Internship

C++PythonEtherCATROS 2RTOS

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,343 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 935 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 1483 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $122,000, 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 1483 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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