C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Robotics Application Engineer

Skild AI ·

Pittsburgh / San Mateo

$100k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonDrones / UAVRobot Operating System (ROS)

Software Engineering Manager - Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Altera ·

San Jose, United States

$187k-271k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipProject ManagementC++JavaPythonFPGA

Software Engineer – Autonomous Driving

NVIDIA ·

Munich, Germany

Contract

ADASModel Predictive ControlVerification & ValidationCC++CANTCP/IP

AI Scientist I

Axon ·

Seattle (Hybrid)

$130k-208k/year

Full-time

MentorshipEmbedded SystemsComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Software Engineer - Autonomy & Ground Systems

Valinor Enterprises, Inc. ·

New York, United States

Full-time

C++LinuxPX4ROS 2

Senior Software Engineer – Tactical Data and Autonomy

RTX ·

Cedar Rapids, United States

$87k-165k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsReinforcement LearningC++GoPythonRustDockerKubernetes

Technical Director, Embedded Vehicle Software

Wayve ·

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAUTOSARFunctional SafetyEmbedded SystemsCC++PythonRust

Navigation and Autonomy Engineer

Leidos ·

Huntsville, United States

$70k-126k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVC++PythonTCP/IPGitIMU

Software Engineer (Autonomy and Simulation)

Subsea Craft ·

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

£60k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Robot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Engineering Intern

ClearSpace ·

Luxembourg

Internship

Simulation & Digital TwinsSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonSimulink

Software Engineer — Robotics Platform

CeiliX ·

Euskirchen (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionPLC ProgrammingElectrical DesignJavaScriptCC++GoMQTTProfinetGerman

Robotics Simulation Engineer (Sim2Real Focus)

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningMotion ControlSim-to-real transferC++PythonROS 2GazeboMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Field Robotics Engineer

Gravis Robotics ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

Electrical DesignProject ManagementC++PythonCANGitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robot and Automation Programming Specialist

EPC POWER CORP. ·

Poway, United States

Full-time

Regulatory ComplianceHMI / SCADAIndustrial CommunicationMachine LearningPLC ProgrammingProject ManagementC++JavaPython

Embedded Systems Intern

Efficient Computer ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Internship

Machine LearningPythonCC++I2CSPIUARTRTOS

Robot Service & Support Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

Petaluma, United States

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignCommissioningElectrical DesignPLC ProgrammingRoot Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationC++Python

R&D Software Engineer

Excelitas Technologies ·

Boulder County, United States

$110k-150k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlEmbedded SystemsHMI / SCADAJavaScriptSQLC++PythonC#Git

Robotics Controls Engineer

Exol ·

Austin, United States

$96k-132k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsLocalizationMotion ControlSensor FusionC++Git

Software Robotics Design Engineer

strategic HR, inc. ·

Middleton, United States

$110k-150k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsCommissioningHMI / SCADAIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlPLC ProgrammingC#C++PythonAllen-Bradley / Rockwell

Autonomous Drones Engineer

HyLight ·

Paris, France

€50k-70k/year

Full-time

PLC ProgrammingProject ManagementC++PythonPX4MATLABSimulink

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 922 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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