C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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935 jobs found (page 6 of 47)

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Autonomy Engineer, State Estimation & Control

BRINC ·

Seattle (Hybrid)

Full-time

Sensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonPX4ROS 2

Robotics Software Engineer

TEKsystems ·

San Jose (Hybrid)

$60 - $70/hour

Contract

Embedded SystemsDevOps & CloudSoftware EngineeringGoPythonC++

Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Audio)

Syntiant ·

Redwood City, United States

$160k-190k/year

Full-time

PyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonLinux

Robotics Intern, Deployment

Contoro Inc. ·

Austin, United States

Internship

CommissioningCAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignC++PythonSpanishJiraLinux

Wireless Communications & Controls Engineer

Intramotev ·

St. Louis, United States

$100k-130k/year

Full-time

Agile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsFunctional SafetyCC++PythonCANGitLinux

Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency Physical AI Sensor Systems

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsCC++PythonI2CSPITCP/IPCUDAIMURadar

Automotive Microprocessor Test Engineer Intern

NXP Semiconductors ·

Austin, United States

Internship

C++JavaScriptPythonLinux

Applied Scientist III — Robotics & Physical AI

Amazon ·

Seattle, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Path PlanningSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningTensorFlowC++JavaPython

SLAM Engineer, Calibration, Mapping & Localization

DoorDash USA ·

Sunnyvale / San Francisco (Hybrid)

$168k-247k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionMachine LearningC++PythonLiDAR

Systems Engineer - Autonome Systeme & UAV-Prototyping

Airbus ·

Manching (Hybrid)

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonGermanNVIDIA JetsonPX4ROS 2

Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Firmware

Amazon ·

North Reading, United States

$129k-175k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsFunctional SafetyIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlIndustrial CommunicationC#C++JavaPythonRust

AI Machine Learning Software Engineer

Qualcomm ·

Taipei, Taiwan

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsEmbedded SystemsCC++JavaPythonLinux

Manufacturing Controls Engineer - PLC

Caterpillar Inc. ·

East Peoria, United States

$113k-169k/year

Full-time

Field ServiceHydraulicsHMI / SCADAIndustrial RoboticsPLC ProgrammingProject ManagementQuality MethodologiesCC++Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Staff Software Engineer, R&D

Werfen ·

San Diego, United States

$150k-185k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAgile / ScrumFDA Regulations (GMP)CC++GitJiraLinuxRTOS

Electrical Engineer Intern - Fall 2026 (Avionics)

Castelion Corporation ·

Torrance, United States

$35/hour

Internship

Stakeholder ManagementElectrical DesignHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonCANI2CSPI

Robotics Test Engineer

Atoms ·

San Francisco, United States

$182k-230k/year

Full-time

Electrical DesignEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PCB DesignSensors & InstrumentationC++PythonLinux

Senior Autonomy Engineer

May Mobility ·

Ann Arbor, United States

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsComputer VisionSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDockerGit

Robotics Application Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

Munich, Germany

Full-time

Agile / ScrumCC++JavaScriptPythonI2CDockerGitIMULinux

R&D Onboard Software Engineer

STOW Group ·

Lokeren, Belgium

Full-time

RustCC++DutchSimulinkROS 2

Robotics Controls Engineer (Physical AI)

FANUC America Corporation ·

Union City, United States

$84k-135k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipElectrical DesignModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsMoveItC++PythonDocker

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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C++ Jobs in Robotics