C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Mechatronic Design Engineer

Howmet Aerospace ·

City of Kingston, United States

$110k-125k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignEmbedded SystemsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)HMI / SCADAHydraulicsIndustrial CommunicationPCB DesignProject ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

Robotics & Automation Systems Engineer

Warehouse Services, Inc. ·

Posey County / Greenville County

Full-time

OSHAFunctional SafetyLocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionPLC ProgrammingSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPyTorch

Robotics Systems Engineer

Mecka ·

Richmond Hill, Canada

Full-time

Motion ControlIndustrial CommunicationMachine LearningPerceptionSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonLinux

2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Perception, Robotics

Waymo ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$70 - $85/hour

Internship

Machine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSoftware EngineeringC++

Sr Robotics Software Engineer

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$168k-227k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipMotion ControlGenerative AI / LLMsSoftware EngineeringC++AWS

Robot SWE

Yondu AI ·

Gardena, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionPath PlanningSensor FusionSLAMCommissioningIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationPerceptionC++Python

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, Robotics

Amazon ·

Sunnyvale, United States

$193k-262k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipVendor ManagementCommissioningFunctional SafetyMotion ControlVerification & ValidationCC++CAN

Robotics Solutions Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

California, United States

$155k-195k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipImitation LearningPath PlanningIndustrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsTechnical SalesC++GazeboLinuxMuJoCo

Machine Learning Automation Research Engineer

Amentum ·

Lancaster / Edwards AFB

$120k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingMachine LearningImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlow

Robotics Software Engineer

Amazon ·

New York, United States

$158k-214k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningMotion ControlNavigation & MappingPerceptionSoftware EngineeringC#C++Java

Senior Applied Scientist, Robotics Simulation

Amazon ·

North Reading / Bellevue

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningFunctional SafetySim-to-real transferSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationC++JavaPython

Forward Deployed Engineer - Robotics

Flexion Robotics ·

Zurich, Switzerland

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipMachine LearningReinforcement LearningEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsPerceptionC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)

Senior Robotics Engineer

Bechtel ·

Chennai, India

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionPLC ProgrammingRegulatory ComplianceReinforcement LearningSLAMC++

Next Generation Robotics Engineer

Accenture ·

Lisbon, Portugal

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignMotion ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Agile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSensor FusionComputer VisionSoftware Engineering

Sr. Robotics Software Engineer - Vision And Automation Services

General Motors ·

Austin (Hybrid)

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionPyTorchTensorFlowMoveItCC#C++GoSQL

Engineering Manager, Robot Data Visualization

Zoox ·

Foster City, United States

$250k-309k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipC++TypeScript

Field Applications Engineer (FAE) Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors ·

San Jose / Austin / Novi Sad

Internship

Artificial IntelligencePCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationEmbedded SystemsCC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Middleware Software Intern

Figure ·

San Jose, United States

$40 - $45/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsTypeScriptC++PythonLinux

Senior Software Engineer Robotics

Magna International ·

Lowell (Hybrid)

$86k-159k/year

Full-time

CommissioningIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationPath PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonCAN

Software Development Engineer - New Graduate

Shield AI ·

Washington / Boston

$77k-211k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionFunctional SafetyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)LocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & Validation

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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