C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Associate Autonomous Systems Engineer

The MITRE Corporation ·

New Bedford / McLean (Hybrid)

$98k-146k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionMachine LearningPerceptionscikit-learnTensorFlowC++Python

Robotics Engineer

Pronto ·

Warsaw, Poland

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningSensor FusionCC++Python

Intern, Software Engineering (Summer 2027)

Rivet Industries ·

San Jose, United States

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware EngineeringC#C++

Mechatronics R&D Engineer

CRABI Robotics Inc ·

Medford, United States

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsCAD & Mechanical DesignPCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationCC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Controls & Dynamics Engineer

Volatus Aerospace ·

Vaughan, Canada

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsFunctional SafetyModel Predictive ControlHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensors & InstrumentationSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonIMU

Sr. Software Engineer, Autonomy

Mariana Minerals ·

Houston / Ann Arbor

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMotion ControlSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonIMULiDAR

Autonomy Engineering Specialist - Integrated Technology

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Irving, United States

$128k-209k/year

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceAgile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningVerification & ValidationOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Staff Engineer, Software – Physical AI

Renesas Electronics ·

Farmington Hills (Hybrid)

Full-time

LocalizationPath PlanningSensor FusionSLAMArtificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - 3D Reconstruction

Applied Intuition ·

Sunnyvale, United States

Full-time

SLAMAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningVerification & ValidationPyTorchC++PythonLiDARRadar

ADAS Planning Algorithm Engineer

Aptiv ·

Troy, United States

Full-time

ASPICEISO 26262Machine LearningModel Predictive ControlSensor FusionPath PlanningADASAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

GNC & Autonomy Engineer

Mainstream Engineering ·

Rockledge, United States

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsReinforcement LearningComputer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionC++

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Irving, United States

$113k-183k/year

Full-time

Path PlanningArtificial IntelligenceAgile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningVerification & ValidationOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlow

Robotics Systems Field Engineer

Amazon ·

Austin, United States

$99k-160k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsDevOps & CloudRoot Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationC#C++GoJavaPythonRust

Senior Autonomy Development Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Irving, United States

$113k-183k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionPerceptionRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware EngineeringCC++GitLiDAR

Machine Learning Engineer

Kilter ·

Langhus, Norway

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsMLOpsComputer VisionMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Principal Robotics Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

EDGE Group PJSC ·

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonLiDAR

Physical AI R&D Scientist

EY ·

Palo Alto, United States

$117k-198k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionImitation LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transfer

Robotics Research Engineer

Ford Global Career Site ·

Dearborn (Hybrid)

$141k-176k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++Python

Lead Engineer/Sr. Research Engineer

Southwest Research Institute ·

San Antonio, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipCAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonROS 2SolidWorks

Program Manager/Sr. Program Manager

Southwest Research Institute ·

San Antonio, United States

Full-time

Technical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceBusiness & SalesIndustrial RoboticsPerceptionProject ManagementVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++Python

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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