C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Manager, Software Performance Engineering - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$224k-431k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringC++CUDA

Software Engineer - System Performance, Robot Software

Wayve ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsC++QNXLinux

Autonomy Integration Software Engineer

Applied Intuition ·

Ann Arbor, United States

$140k-175k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionDevOps & CloudC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)Drones / UAVLinuxPX4Radar

Senior Product Manager, Powered by Appliances

Apkudo ·

Flensburg / Germany

€0k/year

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationProject ManagementC#C++PythonGit

Autonomy Engineer II, Simulation

May Mobility ·

Ann Arbor, United States

$108k-176k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsPythonSQLC++AWSLinux

Applied Scientist, Controls

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

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

Robotics Software Engineer II

ANSCER ROBOTICS PVT LTD ·

Anekal, India

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceLocalizationSensor FusionC++PythonDockerGitLinuxROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2

Robotics Software Customer Engineer

Qualcomm ·

Shanghai, China

Internship

Simulation & Digital TwinsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior AI/ML Engineer - Embodied AI Onboard Autonomy

General Motors ·

Mountain View, United States

$158k-242k/year

Full-time

ADASComputer VisionJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Modeling & Simulation Software Engineering Intern

Hermeus ·

Los Angeles, United States

$25 - $33/hour

Internship

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonMATLAB

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Prediction & Planning, System Architecture

Waymo ·

Mountain View / San Francisco / New York (Hybrid)

$213k-270k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy

Ditto ·

Austin / Seattle / Atlanta / San Francisco (Remote)

Full-time

Path PlanningSoftware EngineeringSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVTensorRTC++PythonRustDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Robot Platform

Agility Robotics ·

Remote (Oregon)

$216k-337k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++Linux

Wireless Sensing Research Intern

Bosch Group ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$32 - $69/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsTensorFlowC++Python

Machine Learning Engineer

Snap Inc. ·

Vienna (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionSLAMPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonAWS

Intern, ADAS/AD Software Engineering - AI Deployment

Volkswagen AG ·

San Jose, United States

$38 - $42/hour

Internship

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)TensorRTC++PythonROS 1 (Classic)ROS 2CUDALinux

Software Engineer - Computer Vision & Robotics

Lumilens ·

San Jose, United States

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionLocalizationPerceptionReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowCC++

Robot Software Engineer (Simulation)

Rhoda ai ·

Palo Alto, United States

Full-time

Motion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPerceptionSim-to-real transferC++PythonGazebo

Robotics Test / QA Engineer

Rhoda ai ·

Palo Alto, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudPerceptionRoot Cause AnalysisC++PythonEtherCATModbusTCP/IPDockerLinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Vecna Robotics ·

Waltham, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningC++PythonGazeboLinuxNVIDIA Isaac Sim

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

Manager, Software Performance Engineering - Autonomous Vehicles