C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning And Controls, Autonomous Driving

Lucid Motors ·

Newark, United States

$217k-318k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipMachine LearningADASHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSoftware EngineeringSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingVerification & ValidationC

Staff Software Engineer, ML Infra, Autonomy

Rivian ·

Palo Alto, United States

$207k-258k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++GoPythonRust

Robotics and Innovation Intern

ZF Group ·

Farmington Hills (Hybrid)

Internship

Embedded SystemsModel Predictive ControlPerceptionSensor FusionSensors & InstrumentationPythonC++CANROS 2Simulink

ROS Engineer

Spyrosoft ·

Szczecin, Poland

Full-time

Technical LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceSensor FusionAutonomous SystemsLocalizationSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationNav2C++Python

Robotics Software Engineer

ThoughtForge ·

Oakland (Hybrid)

$110k-150k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMachine LearningMotion ControlComputer VisionPath PlanningC++PythonGazeboGitMuJoCo

Senior Principal Robotics Software Engineer

Monarch Quantum ·

San Diego, United States

$195k-235k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferSLAMEmbedded SystemsArtificial IntelligenceDevOps & CloudMotion Control

2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Software Engineer, Simulation Evaluation ML Model

Waymo ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$70 - $85/hour

Internship

Path PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonLinux

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy

Bear Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

$210k-257k/year

Full-time

MentorshipStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipNavigation & MappingComputer VisionMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionProject ManagementSimulation & Digital Twins

Robotics Software Engineer II, Mission

Bear Robotics ·

Redwood City, United States

$176k-215k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementDevOps & CloudProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringC++Go

HLS Autonomy Software Systems Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN ·

Denver / Littleton / Seattle

$151k-211k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAgile / ScrumFunctional SafetySoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationCC++JavaScriptPython

Autonomy Senior Robotics Engineer

Joby Aviation ·

Concord / Santa Cruz

$177k-257k/year

Full-time

MentorshipFunctional SafetySimulation & Digital TwinsAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionMachine LearningNavigation & MappingPerceptionSensor FusionSoftware Engineering

Autonomous Systems Engineer

Integer Technologies ·

Gulfport, United States

Full-time

PerceptionSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonLiDARMATLAB

Robotics Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure (SITL/HITL)

Anduril Industries ·

Irvine, United States

$192k-292k/year

Full-time

Motion ControlSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)DevOps & CloudC++PythonRustCANGazeboNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Robotics Engineer - Freelance (Mid-Level / Senior)

RoboService GmbH ·

Berlin, Germany

Freelance

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Autonomous SystemsImitation LearningNavigation & MappingReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchTensorFlowC++

Robotics Software Engineer

Origin ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Path PlanningLocalizationSensor FusionMoveItNav2C++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Co-op, Robotics Integration and Development

Rockwell Automation ·

Waterloo, Canada

C$20 - C$32/hour

Internship

Artificial IntelligenceEmbedded SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonAGV / AMRDockerKubernetesLinux

Sr. / Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Autonomy)

DiDi Labs ·

San Jose, United States

$170k-339k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsC++NVIDIA JetsonQNXLinux

Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning, Parking

Lucid Motors ·

Southfield, United States

Full-time

Machine LearningADASHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlPath PlanningSoftware EngineeringSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingCC++Jira

Staff Machine Learning Engineer (ADAS/Autonomous Driving)

Lucid Motors ·

Newark, United States

$181k-265k/year

Full-time

ASPICEISO 26262Technical LeadershipADASHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)PerceptionSoftware EngineeringOpenCVPyTorchTensorRT

Assistant Robotics Engineer / Robotics Engineer, Digital Synthesis

Public Service Division ·

Singapore

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMachine LearningPath PlanningSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMEmbedded SystemsNavigation & MappingPerceptionC++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 1032 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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C++ Jobs in Robotics

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning And Controls, Autonomous Driving