C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Robot Controls Engineer

Rhoda ai ·

Palo Alto, United States

Full-time

Imitation LearningIndustrial RoboticsModel Predictive ControlPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferMotion ControlPath PlanningC++Python

Robot Perception Engineer

Rhoda ai ·

Palo Alto, United States

Full-time

ISO 26262Sensor FusionComputer VisionTensorRTC++PythonRustIMULiDARRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics & Simulation Engineer

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$146k-194k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlC++PythonNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2Isaac LabMuJoCoPyBullet

Senior GNC Engineer, Robotics

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$168k-252k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlPath PlanningSensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++Simulink

Intern - Low-Level Software Development (Drivers / Embedded Linux)

OPAL-RT ·

Montreal (Hybrid)

Internship

C++FPGAGitLinux

Software Intern

WNC Corporation ·

Hsinchu, Taiwan

Internship

C#C++PythonSQLModbusOPC UATCP/IPGitLabView

Lead Localization Engineer (L4 Autonomous Systems)

Grab ·

Singapore

Full-time

Sensor FusionArtificial IntelligenceFunctional SafetySLAMTensorRTC++CUDAIMULiDARLinux

Software Engineer, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Scale AI ·

San Francisco, United States

$180k-225k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionImitation LearningSLAMC++PythonTypeScriptAWSDockerKubernetesRobot Operating System (ROS)

Robotics Engineer

Lila Sciences ·

Cambridge, United States

Contract

Path PlanningIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationPerceptionSensor FusionSLAMMoveItNav2C++Python

Principal Technical Lead, AI Robotics

Anduril Industries ·

Costa Mesa, United States

$254k-444k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferC++Python

Systems Integration Engineer II, Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$129k-162k/year

Full-time

DevOps & CloudFunctional SafetyC++PythonCANGit

Developer Infrastructure Engineer, Robot Platform

Sunday Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

Full-time

MLOpsC++GoPythonRustDockerLinux

Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine ·

Milpitas, United States

$157k-271k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAgile / ScrumRegulatory ComplianceC#PythonCC++I2CRS-485

Senior Staff Robotics Engineer - Spot Autonomy

Boston Dynamics ·

Waltham, United States

Full-time

Motion ControlGenerative AI / LLMsPerceptionSLAMPyTorchC++PythonIsaac LabMuJoCo

Engineering Manager, CPU Bootloader Firmware - SBIOS

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara / California / Texas / North Carolina

$224k-357k/year

Full-time

MentorshipIndustrial CommunicationDevOps & CloudGenerative AI / LLMsProject ManagementCC++FPGA

Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Lunar Rover Localization

Starpath Robotics ·

Hawthorne, United States

$145k-185k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionLocalizationSLAMC++PythonGazeboLiDARMuJoCoRobot Operating System (ROS)IMU

Embedded AI Intern

Aumovio ·

Singapore

Internship

Machine LearningCC++PythonFPGAMicrocontrollers (MCU)

Staff Autonomy Engineer

Chef Robotics ·

San Francisco, United States

$160k-240k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Path PlanningPerceptionSensor FusionPyTorchC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Senior Robotics Engineer

Third Wave Automation ·

Union City (Hybrid)

$135k-235k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceFunctional SafetyIndustrial CommunicationPath PlanningC++ROS 2

Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Robot Behaviors

Agility Robotics ·

Pittsburgh / Fremont / Salem (Hybrid)

$190k-296k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipImitation LearningReinforcement LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionC++Python

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 2,766 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 834 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 1211 job postings, median salaries reach $175,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,316, with experienced engineers earning $209,811 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 1211 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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