C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Robotics Manipulation

NVIDIA ·

Durham / Charlottesville / Boulder / Santa Clara

$272k-489k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningProject ManagementMoveItPyTorch

R&D Software Engineer (ESA)

University of Texas at Austin ·

Austin, United States

$89k-120k/year

Full-time

PythonSQLC++TCP/IPLinux

Staff Researcher, Robot Intelligence

Samsung Research America ·

Mountain View, United States

$179k-246k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchTensorFlowC++CUDA

Embedded Systems Engineering Intern

DMR TECHNOLOGIES INC ·

Lafayette, United States

Internship

Industrial RoboticsSensors & InstrumentationCC++Drones / UAVRTOSMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Robotics Software Engineer

Path Robotics ·

Columbus, United States

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferSLAMMotion ControlPythonC++GitLinux

Sr. Embedded Machine Learning Engineer

Allen Control Systems ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsTensorRTC++PythonFPGA

Senior AI/ML Robotics Simulation Engineer

Analog Devices ·

Limerick / Dublin

Full-time

MentorshipReinforcement LearningFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Sim-to-real transferPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonAnsysGazebo

Senior Autonomous Systems Research Scientist

Carnegie Mellon University ·

Pittsburgh / Arlington

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Python

Human-Machine Teaming & Autonomy Software Engineer

Riverside Research Institute ·

Lexington, United States

$58k-110k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsC#C++JavaPython

Intern - Applications Engineering

Microchip Technology Inc. ·

Roseville, United States

$22 - $30/hour

Internship

PCB DesignRoot Cause AnalysisCC++JavaPythonSPIUARTLinux

Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager

RED CAT HOLDINGS ·

Salt Lake City, United States

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Verification & ValidationProject ManagementOpenCVC++PythonFusion 360PX4ROS 2

Senior Embodied AI Engineer

Orica ·

Centennial (Hybrid)

$130k-150k/year

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionLocalizationSensor FusionSim-to-real transferSLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++PythonCAN

Lead Robotics ML Engineer

Realtime Robotics ·

Berlin (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringMLOpsC++PythonGitLinux

Data Scientist - Field Robotics and AI

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ·

Sequim, United States

$114k-182k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonRustDockerGazebo

Senior AI Engineer

Orica ·

Queensland, Australia

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsEmbedded SystemsCC++PythonGitLinux

Senior Electronics Technician

Newcastle University ·

Newcastle, United Kingdom

£32k-35k/year

Full-time

OSHACAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignPCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationCC++Altium DesignerServos & VFDs

Robotics Visual SLAM Software Engineer

ABB ·

Sant Quirze del Vallès (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsSLAMSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer

Apple ·

Santa Clara, United States

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationCC++Linux

Automation & Robotics Intern

Seagate Technology ·

Wuxi, China

Internship

Computer VisionPLC ProgrammingSimulation & Digital TwinsIndustrial RoboticsOpenCVC++Python

Machine Learning Systems Engineer

Qualcomm ·

Santa Clara, United States

$142k-213k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningCC++PythonIMUMATLAB

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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