C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Firmware Engineer – Power Systems - R&D

Nextpower ·

Sorocaba, Brazil

Full-time

CommissioningDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PLC ProgrammingCC++PythonIEC 61850Modbus

Summer Trainee, Software Developer

KONE ·

Hyvinkää (Hybrid)

Internship

Artificial IntelligenceDevOps & CloudC++PythonLinux

Senior Mapping Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionLocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonDockerKubernetesQNX

Firmware Engineering Intern (Summer Semester 2026)

Big Ass Fans ·

Lexington, United States

Internship

ISO 9001OSHAPythonCC++SPIUARTLinuxGit

Software Engineering Intern - Test Engineering

Amperesand ·

Reno, United States

Up to $50/hour

Internship

PythonCC++GoRustCANI2CSPILinuxGit

Robotics Engineer

Mindbeam ·

United States

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchCC++Python

Senior Controls & Navigation Engineer - UAV Systems

Volatus Aerospace ·

Mirabel, Canada

Full-time

Sensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++PythonDrones / UAV

Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer - Embodied AI

General Motors ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$189k-291k/year

Full-time

MentorshipDevOps & CloudMachine LearningMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDockerKubernetes

Robotics AI Engineer (Entry-Level)

Benda Infotech ·

Chicago, United States

$71k-94k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningPerceptionC++JavaPython

Senior ML Infrastructure Engineer - Embodied AI

General Motors ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$153k-234k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsDevOps & CloudMLOpsSoftware EngineeringPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDocker

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Pittsburgh / Mossville

$113k-183k/year

Full-time

MentorshipSensor FusionFunctional SafetyLocalizationPerceptionSoftware EngineeringC++PythonIMURobot Operating System (ROS)

Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Pittsburgh / Mossville

$98k-158k/year

Full-time

PerceptionSLAMSensor FusionFunctional SafetyLocalizationSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++PythonIMU

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Blue River Technology ·

Santa Clara (Hybrid)

$159k-261k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++CANGitLinuxRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Field Technician

Subsea Craft ·

Portsmouth, United States

£70k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementSensor FusionBusiness & SalesMaintenance & ReliabilityCC++PythonCANTCP/IP

Senior Autonomy Support Engineer

May Mobility ·

Remote (US-based applicants only)

$98k-140k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsCC++PythonSQLLinux

Principal AI/ML Robotics Engineer - Environmental Perception

Analog Devices ·

Limerick, Ireland

Full-time

DevOps & CloudGenerative AI / LLMsArtificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsMLOpsPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMPyTorchC++

Senior Software Engineer - Robotics

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$184k-357k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferSoftware EngineeringJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Autonomy Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc ·

Dayton, United States

Full-time

MentorshipAgile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsCC++PythonGit

Research Associate (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Robotics)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore ·

Singapore

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsGenerative AI / LLMsArtificial IntelligenceDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningVerification & ValidationVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchTensorFlow

Research Fellow (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Robotics)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore ·

Singapore

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsGenerative AI / LLMsDevOps & CloudEmbedded SystemsMachine LearningVerification & ValidationVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorch

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 1,722 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 905 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 753 job postings, median salaries reach $179,700. Entry-level positions pay around $124,800, with experienced engineers earning $212,675 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 753 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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