C++ Jobs in Robotics
Lead Robotics Software Engineer
Freelance
Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Robotics Simulation)
$120k-261k/year
Full-time
Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Robotics Simulation)
$120k-235k/year
Full-time
Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Robot Learning)
$102k-219k/year
Full-time
Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Perception)
$120k-235k/year
Full-time
Machine Learning Engineer - Semantic Reasoning (Highway)
$189k-258k/year
Full-time
Robotics Framework Engineer II
Full-time
Applied Scientist - ML and Robotics
$143k-193k/year
Full-time
Software Engineer - Robotics Generalist
$91k-129k/year
Full-time
Robotics Application Engineer
Full-time
(Senior) Software Engineer, Deep Learning
$140k-280k/year
Full-time
System Safety Engineer, Humanoid Robotics
$208k-289k/year
Full-time
Software Engineer - On-board Autonomy
$120k-180k/year
Full-time
Principal Engineer – Contested Autonomy and Navigation
$131k-237k/year
Full-time
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, System Identification & Modeling
$190k-250k/year
Full-time
Intern Hardware Integration & Robot Control Systems
Internship
Electrical Solution Engineer - Humanoid Robotics
Full-time
Robotics Hardware Engineer
Full-time
Lead Software Engineer, AI & Robotics Test Infrastructure
Full-time
Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models
$165k-185k/year
Full-time
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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