C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Systems Engineer 2, Robotics

Tennant Company ·

Golden Valley (Hybrid)

$107k-128k/year

Full-time

FMEAIndustrial RoboticsRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisC#C++Python

Principal Robotics Software Engineer

Wilder Systems ·

Austin, United States

$180k-225k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsPath PlanningPerceptionC++Python

Robotics Software Engineer

Summer Robotics ·

Campbell, United States

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsDevOps & CloudMoveItC++PythonDockerGazeboMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimNVIDIA Jetson

Senior Algorithms Engineer (Robotics)

Summer Robotics ·

Campbell, United States

$180k-250k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsEmbedded SystemsC++CUDA

Robotics Software Engineer - II/III

SRI International ·

Menlo Park, United States

$91k-172k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSensor FusionOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDocker

Software Engineer - Autonomy and Vision Systems

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

Sensor FusionPyTorchTensorFlowOpenCVCC++FPGALiDARQNXRadar

Senior Firmware Engineer - R&D

Schneider Electric ·

Kolding (Hybrid)

Full-time

Functional SafetyEmbedded SystemsIndustrial CommunicationMotion ControlPythonCC++FPGAGitLinux

Senior Researcher, Robot Intelligence

Samsung Research America ·

Mountain View, United States

$159k-218k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchTensorFlowCC++

Robotics Software Engineer

Cox Exponential ·

San Francisco (Hybrid)

Full-time

PerceptionComputer VisionLocalizationC++PythonIMULiDARLinux

Software Engineer, Robotics Infrastructure

DoorDash USA ·

San Francisco, United States

$168k-247k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)NVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics

DoorDash USA ·

San Francisco, United States

$199k-292k/year

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlEmbedded SystemsNavigation & MappingPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PX4

Simulation Engineer III, Autonomy & Robotics

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Spokane / Seattle

$165k-231k/year

Full-time

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

Intern, Firmware Engineering

Rockwell Automation ·

Cambridge (Hybrid)

$20 - $32/hour

Internship

PLC ProgrammingC++MATLAB

Staff Researcher – Machine Learning for Robotics

General Motors ·

Warren (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipMentorshipGenerative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Senior Algorithm Engineer

Aptiv ·

Troy, United States

Full-time

ASPICEAutonomous SystemsMachine LearningSensor FusionC++PythonGitJiraRadar

Principal Research Scientist

Chewy ·

Woburn, United States

$213k-300k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchC++

Robotics Development Engineer

Beyond Vision ·

Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal

€1,400 - €1,750/month

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingLocalizationSensor FusionC++PythonNVIDIA JetsonROS 2

Robotics Engineer - System Integration

AI Robot Association ·

Ota, Japan

Full-time

DevOps & CloudVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Robotics Controls & Teleoperation Engineer

AI Robot Association ·

Ota, Japan

Full-time

Imitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Industrial RoboticsC++PythonROS 2RTOS

Software Engineer III

LMI Technologies ·

Dexter, United States

Full-time

Machine LearningComputer VisionC++PythonGitCUDA

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,343 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 935 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 1483 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $122,000, 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 1483 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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