C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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SCADA WinCC OA Developer

Pixida Group ·

Porto, Portugal

Full-time

Agile / ScrumSoftware EngineeringC#C++JavaMQTTOPC UASiemensWinCC

Embedded C++ & PLC Automation Engineer

Bosch Group ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

MentorshipPLC ProgrammingC++CANEtherCATRS-485RTOSGitLinux

New College Graduate: Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

NVIDIA ·

Beijing / Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

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

Staff Robotics Engineer, Manipulation

GRAM ·

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

GRAM ·

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

GRAM ·

San Francisco, United States

$190k-240k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsRoot Cause AnalysisC++GoJavaPythonRust

Senior Robotics Engineer, Data Collection

GRAM ·

San Francisco, United States

$170k-220k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonLinux

Robotics Software Engineer

Greenzie ·

Atlanta (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceFunctional SafetyComputer VisionMotion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionSLAMC++

Robotics Software Engineer | Early Career

Greenzie ·

Atlanta (Hybrid)

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsPath PlanningComputer VisionSensor FusionSLAMC++PythonGitLinuxROS 1 (Classic)

Autonomous Systems Integration Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc. ·

Mossville, United States

$85k-90k/year

Full-time

Functional SafetySimulation & Digital TwinsProject ManagementAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsSoftware EngineeringC++PythonCAN

Senior Computer Vision/AI Scientist

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine ·

Santa Clara, United States

$125k-201k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudComputer VisionMLOpsNavigation & MappingPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRTC++PythonNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Robotics Technologist III: Stochastic Planning and Control for Field Robotics

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory ·

United States

$150k-187k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingMachine LearningModel Predictive ControlMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSLAMPyTorchTensorFlow

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

Drone Stack - Hardware Engineer

Applied Intuition ·

Fort Walton Beach, United States

$150k-250k/year

Contract

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonCANI2CSPIUARTNVIDIA JetsonPX4

ML Engineer - Robotics

Clera ·

Mountain View, United States

$220k-300k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningComputer VisionMachine LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionPyTorchTensorFlow

Robotics Engineer Intern

Leidos ·

Huntsville, United States

$48k-87k/year

Internship

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionNavigation & MappingOpenCVC++PythonLinuxMATLAB

Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy

Heven AeroTech ·

Sterling, United States

$110k-165k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingTensorRTC++Python

Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy

Heven AeroTech ·

Bingen, United States

$110k-165k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingTensorRTC++PythonCUDA

Machine Learning Engineer

Aptiv ·

Unterschleißheim, Germany

Full-time

Sensor FusionComputer VisionMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDocker

Principal Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Teaming Solutions ATS GmbH ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsPerceptionSensor FusionC++ROS 2

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,877 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 956 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 1744 job postings, median salaries reach $172,500. Entry-level positions pay around $121,464, with experienced engineers earning $209,000 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 1744 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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