C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

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Senior / Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. ·

Hauppauge, United States

Full-time

Artificial IntelligenceMotion ControlSimulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionFunctional SafetyIndustrial RoboticsPLC ProgrammingSensors & InstrumentationOpenCVC++

Internship for Robotics

Siemens Healthineers ·

Kemnath (Hybrid)

Internship

Industrial RoboticsComputer VisionSensors & InstrumentationMoveItNav2CC++GermanGazeboROS 1 (Classic)

Robotics Engineer, R&D Engineering Development Program

Stryker ·

Fort Lauderdale / Weston

$78k-168k/year

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial RoboticsElectrical DesignProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceC++PythonAltium DesignerMATLAB

Machine Learning / Robotics Engineer — Simulation

Marvik ·

Colorado Springs / El Salvador / Santiago / Asuncion + 6 other locations

Full-time

Computer VisionImitation LearningPath PlanningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSimulation & Digital Twins

Vehicle Autonomy Integration Engineer

HavocAI ·

North Kingstown (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Embedded SystemsC++PythonDDS (Data Distribution Service)CANMQTTTCP/IPDocker

Tech Lead - Autonomy Performance, Robotaxi

Wayve ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipAutonomous SystemsIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & ValidationC++Python

Autonomy & Robotics Engineering Intern

AeroVironment ·

Dayton / Pottstown / San Diego / Minneapolis + 11 other locations

Internship

Embedded SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionCC++PythonDrones / UAVMATLAB

Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

Noblis ·

Albuquerque, United States

$114k-179k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementComputer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsVerification & Validation

Robotics & Automation Systems Engineer

Warehouse Services, Inc. ·

Posey County / Greenville County

Full-time

OSHAFunctional SafetyLocalizationPath PlanningPerceptionPLC ProgrammingSensor FusionSLAMOpenCVPyTorch

Robotics Solutions Engineer

Agile Robots SE ·

California, United States

$155k-195k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipImitation LearningPath PlanningIndustrial RoboticsSimulation & Digital TwinsTechnical SalesC++GazeboLinuxMuJoCo

Senior Robotics Engineer

Bechtel ·

Chennai, India

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionPLC ProgrammingRegulatory ComplianceReinforcement LearningSLAMC++

Next Generation Robotics Engineer

Accenture ·

Lisbon, Portugal

Full-time

CAD & Mechanical DesignMotion ControlVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Agile / ScrumAutonomous SystemsPath PlanningReinforcement LearningSensor FusionComputer VisionSoftware Engineering

Associate Autonomous Systems Engineer

The MITRE Corporation ·

New Bedford / McLean (Hybrid)

$98k-146k/year

Full-time

Simulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionMachine LearningPerceptionscikit-learnTensorFlowC++Python

Robotics Engineer

Pronto ·

Warsaw, Poland

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsIndustrial RoboticsLocalizationMachine LearningPath PlanningSensor FusionCC++Python

GNC & Autonomy Engineer

Mainstream Engineering ·

Rockledge, United States

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsReinforcement LearningComputer VisionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningPerceptionSensor FusionC++

Principal Robotics Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

EDGE Group PJSC ·

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationAutonomous SystemsEmbedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Path PlanningSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonLiDAR

Robotics Research Engineer

Ford Global Career Site ·

Dearborn (Hybrid)

$141k-176k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsPath PlanningPerceptionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++Python

Lead Engineer/Sr. Research Engineer

Southwest Research Institute ·

San Antonio, United States

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipCAD & Mechanical DesignIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningPerceptionC++PythonROS 2SolidWorks

Robotics Engineer

EPFL ·

Lausanne (Hybrid)

Contract

Motion ControlCAD & Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignMachine LearningSensors & InstrumentationSoftware EngineeringC++PythonFrenchLinux

Vehicle Performance Modelling Engineer, Robotics

Wayve ·

London (Hybrid)

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningSoftware EngineeringVerification & ValidationC++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 1031 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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