C++ Jobs in Robotics

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

349 jobs found (page 1 of 18)

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Robotics Software Engineer: Government Projects

GrayMatter Robotics ·

Carson, United States

Full-time

Vision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Industrial RoboticsC++PythonLiDARROS 2

Senior Software Engineer R&D

Abbott ·

Lake Forest / Irving

$78k-156k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsAgile / ScrumDevOps & CloudCC#C++PythonQNXServos & VFDs

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Andromeda Robotics ·

Melbourne, Australia

Full-time

Technical LeadershipComputer VisionFunctional SafetyMachine LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningSLAMC++PythonNVIDIA Jetson

Human-Robot Interaction Applied Scientist

Amazon ·

New York, United States

$172k-223k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipGenerative AI / LLMsPerceptionReinforcement LearningC++JavaPythonLinux

Robotics Engineer, AI Applications & Engineering Productivity

Smith+Nephew ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudIndustrial RoboticsAgile / ScrumComputer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsSoftware EngineeringC++Python

Computer Graphics Engineering Intern

Brunswick Corporation ·

Champaign, United States

$18 - $27/hour

Internship

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC#C++PythonCANTCP/IPUnityUnreal Engine

Tech Lead, Software Infrastructure and Fleet Management

Mind Robotics ·

Palo Alto, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudFunctional SafetyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)C++PythonRustDockerGazeboMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Senior Software Engineer C++ - R&D

SoloPulse ·

Peachtree Corners, United States

$140k-160k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionC++PythonCUDA

Robotics Integration Engineer (Sustaining)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine ·

Santa Clara, United States

$106k-170k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisSensors & InstrumentationC++Python

Lead Robotics Software Engineer

Locus Robotics ·

North Vancouver, Canada

C$130k-190k/year

Full-time

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipDevOps & CloudIndustrial CommunicationC++PythonROS 2

Autonomy Software Systems Engineer

Redwire Defense Tech ·

Luxembourg

Full-time

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsAutonomous SystemsSensor FusionSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++PythonGazeboNVIDIA Isaac SimROS 2

Staff Software Engineer, Physical AI Orchestration

Destro AI ·

New York, United States

Full-time

DevOps & CloudC++GoRustPythonGitLinuxROS 2

Pharmaceutical Scientist - Robotics and Automation

Eurofins ·

Groton, United States

$25 - $30/hour

Full-time

Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningC++Python

Robotics Engineer

Teradyne ·

Bengaluru, India

Full-time

Embedded SystemsMotion ControlPath PlanningSLAMC++PythonAWSCUDAKubernetesNVIDIA Omniverse

Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Navigation)

Microsoft ·

Redmond, United States

Full-time

Functional SafetyImitation LearningLocalizationModel Predictive ControlPath PlanningPerceptionSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAMMoveItNav2

Embodied AI Tooling Engineer

Faraday Future ·

El Segundo, United States

$100k-120k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Sensor FusionPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonGazeboIMULiDARMuJoCo

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. ·

Pittsburgh, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionMachine LearningSensor FusionSLAMHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Motion ControlPath PlanningSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) testingC++Python

Autonomy Engineer, Ops Research (Senior - Principal)

True Anomaly ·

Los Angeles / Denver

Verification & ValidationCC++Python

Autonomous Systems Engineer

Textron ·

Augusta, United States

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlEmbedded SystemsLocalizationPath PlanningSensor FusionNav2C++PythonCANGazebo

New College Graduate: Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

NVIDIA ·

Beijing / Shanghai / Shenzhen

Full-time

Sensors & InstrumentationSim-to-real transferPyTorchTensorFlowCC++PythonCUDAGazeboIsaac Lab

Market Insight for C++ Jobs

Based on data from 3,866 job postings • Updated

C++ remains the backbone of robotics systems where performance matters. With 956 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 1739 job postings, median salaries reach $172,500. Entry-level positions pay around $121,490, with experienced engineers earning $209,000 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 1739 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