C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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1034 jobs found (page 31 of 52)

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Senior Autonomous Behavior Engineer

RED CAT HOLDINGS ·

San Diego, United States

$120k-200k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudReinforcement LearningHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlC++PX4UnityUnreal EngineGazebo

Physical AI Research Engineer

Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH ·

Austria (Hybrid)

€4,492.58/month

Full-time

Embedded SystemsPyTorchC++PythonMuJoCoROS 2

Electronics Engineer

aquaManager ·

Chania, Greece

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignCC++PythonKiCadMicrocontrollers (MCU)

PhD Student Positions on Networked Physical AI Multi-Agent Systems

Universidad Miguel Hernandez ·

Elx / Elche, Spain

€18k-24k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Robot Engineer

fives ·

Helsinki, Finland

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial CommunicationSimulation & Digital TwinsPLC ProgrammingCC++DeviceNetEthernet/IPProfibusProfinet

Robotics Software Engineer

Gecko Robotics ·

Pittsburgh (Hybrid)

Full-time

Industrial CommunicationPLC ProgrammingPerceptionMoveItC++PythonABBFANUCYaskawa MotomanROS 2

Senior Applied Scientist, Fauna Robotics

Amazon ·

Sunnyvale / Bellevue

$192k-260k/year

Full-time

MentorshipVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferC++Python

Engineering Manager, R&D

Werfen ·

Bedford, United States

$175k-210k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionMachine LearningMLOpsRoot Cause AnalysisSensor FusionC++PythonGit

UAV Systems Engineer

Tekever ·

Lisbon (Hybrid)

Full-time

C++PythonCANRS-485TCP/IPDrones / UAVLinuxRTOS

Software Engineering Manager, Flight Software

Muon Space ·

San Jose (Hybrid)

$210k-234k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsC++PythonRustLinuxRTOS

Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls

Apptronik ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

MentorshipFunctional SafetyModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonAGV / AMR

Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Mapping

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale / San Francisco / Warren (Hybrid)

$185k-335k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipLocalizationPerceptionComputer VisionMachine LearningC++PythonLiDARRadar

Principal / Staff Robotics Perception Engineer

Simbe Robotics ·

San Francisco, United States

$190k-240k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsSensor FusionSLAMPyTorchTensorFlowTensorRT

Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Shield AI ·

Washington / Dallas

$188k-281k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRTOS

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Shield AI ·

Washington / Dallas

$221k-331k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlC++PythonRTOS

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Shield AI ·

Washington / Dallas

$160k-240k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningAutonomous SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonRTOS

Staff Embedded C++ Software Engineer - Robotics

Full Spectrum ·

Westborough, United States

DevOps & CloudAgile / ScrumC++RustMicrocontrollers (MCU)GitRTOS

Field Robotics Engineer – Data Operations

STARK ·

Berlin, Germany

€65k-85k/year

Full-time

PCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchTensorRTOpenCVC++PythonCANI2CSPITCP/IP

Staff Safety & Robotics Software Engineer

Magazino GmbH ·

Munich (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipMotion ControlFunctional SafetyPLC ProgrammingVerification & ValidationC++PythonGermanDockerROS 2

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Manipulation

Valstad ·

Austin, United States

$165k-210k/year

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningMoveItC++PythonRustABBFANUC

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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