C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

157 jobs found (page 1 of 8)

C++Machine Learning Engineer Clear all

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Medical Imaging

Intuitive ·

Sunnyvale (Hybrid)

$197k-283k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)OpenCVPyTorchTensorRTC++Python

Robotics Engineer - Humanoids Focus

General Robotics ·

Redmond, United States

$150k-250k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferComputer VisionMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++PythonLiDAR

Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer - Embodied AI Scaling Foundations

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale / Mountain View (Hybrid)

$172k-335k/year

Full-time

MentorshipMachine LearningMLOpsPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonDockerKubernetes

Senior Robotics & Embodied AI Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. ·

San Francisco, United States

$124k-201k/year

Full-time

MentorshipComputer VisionEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Imitation LearningMotion ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)

Robotics Software Engineer – Machine Learning, Computer Vision & VLM

United Robots ·

Warsaw, Poland

Full-time

MLOpsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Machine LearningTensorRTJAXOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Autonomy and Intelligent Systems Engineering Intern

Caterpillar Inc. ·

Peoria / Pittsburgh / Mossville / Irving + 2 other locations

$25 - $43/hour

Internship

Machine LearningComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsSensor FusionSimulation & Digital TwinsC++Simulink

Software Engineer II - Robotics & Edge AI

Advantech ·

Tustin, United States

$95k-113k/year

Full-time

PerceptionSLAMComputer VisionNav2TensorRTCC++PythonDockerGazebo

Principal Robotics Machine Learning Engineer

Apptronik ·

Austin, United States

Full-time

MLOpsComputer VisionPyTorchC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Applied Scientist - Computer Vision

Amazon ·

Seattle, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementMentorshipComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningProject ManagementC++JavaPython

AI Engineer

Ookla ·

Spain

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMLOpsSensor FusionTensorRTOpenCVPCL (Point Cloud Library)PyTorchscikit-learnTensorFlow

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Motion Planning

PlusAI ·

Santa Clara, United States

$130k-220k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipDevOps & CloudPath PlanningIndustrial RoboticsSoftware EngineeringTensorRTPyTorchC++PythonCUDA

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Localization

Torc Robotics ·

Ann Arbor (Hybrid)

$177k-213k/year

Full-time

ISO 26262Technical LeadershipEmbedded SystemsSimulation & Digital TwinsLocalizationSensor FusionSLAMPyTorchC++Python

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Reinforcement Learning), Motion Planning

PlusAI ·

Santa Clara, United States

$130k-220k/year

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferReinforcement LearningPyTorchC++Python

Robot Learning R&D Co-op

Berkshire Grey ·

Bedford, United States

Internship

Artificial IntelligenceReinforcement LearningC++PythonLinuxROS 2

Senior Software Engineer for AI Machine Learning

Volkswagen AG ·

Berlin / Munich / Wolfsburg / Ingolstadt

Full-time

DevOps & CloudMachine LearningMLOpsSoftware EngineeringPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonGerman

Staff Software Engineer - Autonomy Evaluation

General Motors ·

Sunnyvale, United States

Full-time

Technical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisNumPypandasPyTorchSQLC++PythonROS 2

Research Engineer, Robotics

Meta ·

Menlo Park, United States

$122k-181k/year

Full-time

Software EngineeringPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonROS 2

Internship Autonomous Navigation Simulation and Synthetic Dataset Generation

Lely ·

Maassluis, Netherlands

€650/month

Internship

Industrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsMachine LearningC++PythonLinux

Senior Deep Reinforcement Learning Engineer

NVIDIA ·

Santa Clara, United States

$224k-357k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Staff AI/ML Robotics Engineer

Analog Devices ·

Limerick, Ireland

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonAGV / AMRIMULiDARNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 4,049 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 917 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 1825 job postings, median salaries reach $171,000. Entry-level positions pay around $120,000, with experienced engineers earning $208,963 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.

Salary Distribution

$57k

$120k

$171k/yr

$209k

270k+

[ 25th ]

[ median ]

[ 75th ]

Based on 1825 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.

Hiring robotics & automation talent?

Post your job to reach qualified professionals in the robotics and automation industry.
Featured jobs get promoted on LinkedIn and shared with our growing talent network.

Post a Job - Free

First 3 jobs free per company • Then $49/post • 60-day listings

C++ Jobs in Robotics