C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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2027 Summer Intern – Autonomous Driving Software Engineer (Bachelor's & Master's)

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

$9,600 - $10,300/month

Internship

Autonomous SystemsFunctional SafetyC++PythonLinux

Electronics Engineer

Ametek, Inc. ·

Kent, United States

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignMotion ControlRegulatory ComplianceArtificial IntelligenceElectrical DesignVerification & ValidationCC++PythonCAN

Perception Engineer – Computer Vision & Robotics (C-UAS)

Askari Defense ·

Atlanta, United States

Full-time

Sensor FusionComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningPerceptionTensorRTC++CUDADrones / UAVNVIDIA Jetson

Machine Learning Software Engineer

Foundational Industries ·

United States

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningPLC ProgrammingSensors & InstrumentationOpenCV

Field Service Engineer

Ametek, Inc. ·

Fox Chapel, United States

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementCAD & Mechanical DesignCommissioningElectrical DesignField ServiceQuality MethodologiesRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical SalesC#

Software and Embedded Firmware Engineer

MKS Instruments ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Embedded SystemsPythonCC++EtherCATRTOSMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

Noblis ·

Albuquerque, United States

$114k-179k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementComputer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & Validation

Master Thesis Student - Physical AI With Vision Language Action (VLA) Models in Robotics

DENSO ·

Eching (Hybrid)

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++Python

Sr Engineer R&D Firmware

HIMA Group ·

Leipzig / Brühl (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumFunctional SafetyIndustrial CommunicationVerification & ValidationCC++GitRTOS

Autonomous Vehicle Production Engineering Intern

Venti Technologies ·

Singapore

Internship

Vendor ManagementElectrical DesignCAD & Mechanical DesignAutonomous SystemsSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++PythonLinux

R&D Firmware Engineer

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH ·

Dundalk, Ireland

Full-time

Agile / ScrumVerification & ValidationC#CC++I2CModbusRS-485SPITCP/IP

AI Research Scientist

Zebra Technologies ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Computer VisionLocalizationMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPyTorchC++Python

Electrical Engineering Intern

AeroVironment ·

Petaluma, United States

Internship

Electrical DesignVerification & ValidationPythonCC#C++CANI2CSPIUART

Robot Perception Intern

Exol ·

Wilmington, United States

$32 - $44/hour

Internship

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PerceptionSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Co-op - Robot Perception

Exol ·

Wilmington, United States

$32 - $44/hour

Internship

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Machine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationSLAMOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorFlow

Applied Scientist

Amazon ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$172k-222k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningComputer VisionImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++JavaPython

Lead Functional Safety Engineer

Field AI ·

Irvine, United States

$100k-200k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipFunctional SafetyAutonomous SystemsPLC ProgrammingVerification & ValidationWiring Harness DesignC++Ladder LogicROS 2

Autonomy Intern

stratarobot.com ·

Sunnyvale, United States

Internship

DevOps & CloudSLAMLocalizationPerceptionRoot Cause AnalysisC++PythonDockerLiDARNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Robotics Software Lead - Construction

HITT Contracting Inc. ·

Washington / Falls Church

$120k-175k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPath PlanningPerceptionSLAMGenerative AI / LLMsProject ManagementC++PythonAzure

Research Scientist, Autonomous Systems And Physical AI Research

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$168k-265k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

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 1031 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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C++ Jobs in Robotics