Careers in Robotics

C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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1034 jobs found (page 28 of 52)

Senior Scientist - Physical AI for Surgical Robotics

Cambridge (Hybrid)

$157k-249k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipReinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudFDA Regulations (GMP)Path PlanningSoftware EngineeringVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++Python

Autonomous Systems Engineer

Augusta, United States

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlEmbedded SystemsLocalizationPath PlanningSensor FusionNav2C++PythonCANGazebo

SCADA WinCC OA Developer

Pixida Group ·

Porto, Portugal

Full-time

Agile / ScrumSoftware EngineeringC#C++JavaMQTTOPC UASiemensWinCC

Embedded C++ & PLC Automation Engineer

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

MentorshipPLC ProgrammingC++CANEtherCATRS-485RTOSGitLinux

New College Graduate: Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

Beijing / Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationSim-to-real transferPyTorchTensorFlowCC++PythonCUDAGazeboIsaac Lab

Staff Robotics Engineer, Manipulation

San Francisco, United States

$200k-260k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipModel Predictive ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Root Cause AnalysisMoveItC++PythonROS 2

Founding Research Scientist, Robot Learning

San Francisco, United States

$225k-300k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorchC++Python

Senior Software Engineer, Robot Data Infrastructure

San Francisco, United States

$190k-240k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsRoot Cause AnalysisC++GoJavaPythonRust

Senior Robotics Engineer, Data Collection

San Francisco, United States

$170k-220k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonLinux

Electrical Engineering Manager, eGSE

True Anomaly ·

Long Beach, United States

$150k-230k/year

Full-time

MentorshipWiring Harness DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonCANEtherCATI2CSPITCP/IP

Robotics Systems Engineer

El Segundo, United States

$180k-220k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignEmbedded SystemsC++PythonCANEtherCATSPIROS 2IMU

Autonomous Simulation Software Engineer

Lynnwood, United States

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingSimulation & Digital TwinsC#RustC++JavaPython

Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Lynnwood, United States

$131k-237k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsAgile / ScrumC#JavaRustC++PythonDocker

New Graduate Engineer, Software (Application Software)

Hawthorne, United States

$125k-195k/year

Full-time

CC#C++PythonTCP/IPRTOS

Senior AI Research Scientist, Robotics & Embodied AI

Samsung SDS America ·

Mountain View, United States

$230k-270k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionImitation LearningIndustrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningPyTorchC++Python

Artificial Intelligence Research Intern - Deep Learning

Taipei, Taiwan

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

2027 Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics Internship

Santa Clara, United States

$20 - $71/hour

Internship

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationSLAMPyTorchTensorFlowCC++Python

Staff Robotics Engineer

Bedrock Ocean Exploration ·

Richmond, United States

$190k-235k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementSensors & InstrumentationArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionC++Python

Autonomous Driving Intern

ISUZU NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION ·

Plymouth, United States

$20 - $34/hour

Internship

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningModel Predictive ControlMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingTensorFlowTensorRT

Electrical Engineer - Robotics & Autonomous Systems Associate

Fathom Robotics ·

Fort Worth, United States

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignC++PythonIMUSolidWorksMicrocontrollers (MCU)Altium DesignerKiCad

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 4,532 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 1034 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 2072 job postings, median salaries reach $169,050. Entry-level positions pay around $120,000, with experienced engineers earning $207,000 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 2072 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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