C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Perception Engineer - Autonomous Driving

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

Computer VisionPerceptionSensor FusionTensorRTPyTorchC++CUDA

Senior System Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Shanghai, China

Full-time

Path PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionADASTensorRTC++PythonCUDALiDARRadar

Software Manager, Planning and Control - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Beijing / Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipADASAgile / ScrumCC++CANGitJiraLinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Neura Robotics ·

Metzingen, Germany

Full-time

C++PythonGermanRTOS

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)

Lead Systems Engineer - UAV Propulsion

L3HHCM20 ·

Loudoun County, United States

$128k-237k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipC++PythonLabViewSimulinkDrones / UAV

Robotics Software Engineer Tester

TEKsystems ·

San Francisco, United States

$60 - $70/hour

Contract

C++

Autonomy Engineer (UAV)

Ascend Engineering ·

Chicago, United States

Full-time

Embedded SystemsCC++LiDARLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)PX4

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

FPGA RTL/FW Development Undergraduate Intern

Altera ·

Penang, Malaysia

Internship

Embedded SystemsIndustrial CommunicationPythonC++FPGA

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

Senior Electronics Technician

Newcastle University ·

Newcastle, United Kingdom

£32k-35k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignPCB DesignRegulatory ComplianceSensors & InstrumentationCC++Altium DesignerFPGA

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)

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Boston Dynamics ·

Waltham, United States

$154k-222k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)JAXPyTorchC++PythonGazeboMuJoCo

Robotics Engineering Intern

ClearSpace ·

Luxembourg

Internship

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

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,753 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 852 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 1206 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,321, 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 1206 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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