C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Junior PLC Programmer

Jungheinrich Business Service Croatia d.o.o. ·

City of Zagreb (Hybrid)

Full-time

CommissioningHMI / SCADACC#C++FBD / SFC / ILStructured TextSiemens

Robotics Engineer

EPFL ·

Lausanne (Hybrid)

Contract

Motion ControlCAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSoftware EngineeringC++PythonFrenchLinux

Vehicle Performance Modelling Engineer, Robotics

Wayve ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++Python

Staff Robotics Engineer, AV Core

Wayve ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipDevOps & CloudAutonomous SystemsMachine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++PythonRTOS

Robotics & Computer Vision Integration Engineer

TSMG ·

Lviv, Ukraine

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceIndustrial RoboticsComputer VisionSensors & InstrumentationSLAMC++PythonGitIMULinux

Senior Robotics Commissioning & Service Engineer

Neura Robotics ·

Aachen, Germany

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipCommissioningIndustrial CommunicationMechanical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisC++PythonEtherCATTCP/IP

Autonomy Engineer II

AeroVironment ·

Moorpark, United States

$98k-149k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningVerification & ValidationOpenCVpandasscikit-learnTensorFlowCC++Python

Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Viridian Staffing ·

Seattle (Hybrid)

$145k-275k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsPerceptionArtificial IntelligenceAutonomous SystemsSoftware Engineering

Staff / Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AV Core

Wayve ·

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchC++PythonCUDA

Staff / Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Reinforcement Learning

Wayve ·

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPyTorchC++

Mechanical Design Intern

GrayMatter Robotics ·

Carson, United States

$20 - $25/hour

Internship

Industrial RoboticsCNC / G-CodeMechanical AnalysisC++PythonSolidWorks

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Atoms ·

San Francisco, United States

$70/hour

Internship

Computer VisionMachine LearningPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationJAXPyTorchC++Python

Sr. Applied & Research Scientist - Safe Autonomy Frontiers (SAF) Lab

Amazon ·

Pasadena, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlPerceptionReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSoftware EngineeringC++PythonLiDARMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Senior Robotics Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Irving, United States

$113k-183k/year

Full-time

MLOpsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)

Robotics Software Engineer

Framatome North America ·

Lynchburg, United States

$77k-100k/year

Full-time

Verification & ValidationC#C++Linux

Principal Robotics Software Engineer

Framatome North America ·

Lynchburg, United States

$115k-156k/year

Full-time

C#C++Linux

Edge AI Engineer

Neura Robotics ·

Riederich, Germany

Full-time

Embedded SystemsPyTorchTensorRTC++PythonGermanLinuxNVIDIA Jetson

Autonomous Vehicle Embedded Software Engineer

Capgemini ·

Houston, United States

$73k-174k/year

Full-time

Agile / ScrumElectrical DesignSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++CANSPITCP/IPLiDARRadar

Robotics Engineer, Health and Calibration

Google ·

Cambridge, United States

$123k-174k/year

Full-time

FMEAPerceptionRoot Cause AnalysisAutonomous SystemsVerification & ValidationNumPypandasC++PythonIMU

Senior Software Engineer - Platform Integration, Robot Software

Wayve ·

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

Full-time

Functional SafetyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Embedded SystemsSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonRustCANLinuxROS 2

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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