C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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921 jobs found (page 18 of 47)

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Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics - Vulcan

Amazon ·

Seattle, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferMotion ControlPath PlanningReinforcement LearningC++JavaPython

Robotics Software Integration Engineer

MOTOR Ai ·

Berlin, Germany

Full-time

LocalizationPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationCC++CANI2CSPITCP/IPUART

Sr. Applied Scientist

Amazon ·

Boston, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsMachine LearningNumPyscikit-learnTensorFlowC++JavaPython

Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer

Latitude AI ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Full-time

Root Cause AnalysisC++Python

Senior System Software Engineer, Robotics

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationIndustrial RoboticsSoftware EngineeringWiring Harness DesignC++CUDAROS 2Linux

Senior Planning Research Scientist

Venti Technologies ·

Singapore

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPath PlanningC++GitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Manipulation Engineer

CreateMe Technologies, Inc. ·

Newark (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionImitation LearningPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSensors & InstrumentationSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Robot Autonomy Engineer-Federal

Field AI ·

Irvine, United States

$70k-120k/year

Full-time

Field ServiceC++PythonJiraDockerGitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning - Calibration

Latitude AI ·

Detroit / Palo Alto / Pittsburgh

$218k-327k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionC++IMULiDARRadar

Staff Software Engineer, Multi-Robot Coordination

Nimble Robotics ·

San Francisco, United States

$230k-280k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRustAWSKubernetes

Intern, Power Electronics Engineering – Power Systems

Energy Vault ·

United States

$30 - $35/hour

Internship

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)CC++CANTCP/IPMATLAB

Software Engineer, Fleet Automation

Waymo ·

Warsaw (Hybrid)

Full-time

Embedded SystemsC++JavaLinux

Robot Client SDK Engineer

Neura Robotics ·

Zurich / Metzingen / Munich

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsDevOps & CloudC++JavaPythonROS 2

Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer - Advanced Autonomy Systems Engineering Lead

Latitude AI ·

Detroit / Palo Alto / Pittsburgh

$253k-380k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262LocalizationMotion ControlPath PlanningSensors & InstrumentationVerification & ValidationC++PythonGit

Software Developer (UAV)

QinetiQ ·

United Kingdom

Full-time

Agile / ScrumSimulation & Digital TwinsCC#C++PythonAzureGit

Real-Time Software Engineering Manager

TTM Technologies ·

Farmingdale, United States

$150k-264k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementDevOps & CloudC++JiraGitRTOS

Robotics Middleware Engineer

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

Embedded SystemsC++DDS (Data Distribution Service)

Chief Engineer - ML, Physical AI, & Autonomy

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Seattle / Washington (Hybrid)

$254k-355k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMVerification & Validation

Senior Firmware Engineer (Autonomous Systems)

ePropelled ·

Chennai, India

Full-time

MentorshipHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++CANI2CSPIUARTMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Lead Robotics Software Engineer

Spyrosoft ·

Wrocław (Hybrid)

Freelance

Sensors & InstrumentationC++PythonDockerLinuxROS 2

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,248 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 921 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 1441 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $121,993, 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 1441 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