Role report · Data & AI
Robotics Engineer: what employers ask for
Of 146 Robotics Engineer postings from 60 employers in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 68% ask for Python, 67% for C++, 56% for Machine Learning, 50% for Computer Vision and 41% for Robotics.
From 146 Robotics Engineer postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings read
- 146from 60 employers
- Remote
- 14%of postings
- Most common level
- Mid51% of postings
- Experience asked
- 4 yearsmedian, from 101 postings that state it
- Advertised pay
- $182,000median a year, from 93 postings in US dollars
The skills employers ask for most
The share of Robotics Engineer postings that name each skill, and how often a posting that names it lists it as required rather than nice to have.
| Skill | Share of postings | Required when named |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 90% | |
| C++ | 84% | |
| Machine Learning | 90% | |
| Computer Vision | 78% | |
| Robotics | 75% | |
| PyTorch | 91% | |
| Deep Learning | 95% | |
| Sensor Fusion | 74% | |
| Motion Planning | 80% | |
| Linux | 76% | |
| Embedded Systems | 64% | |
| Distributed Systems | 68% | |
| TensorFlow | 78% | |
| Testing | 78% | |
| ETL/ELT | 86% | |
| Git | 77% | |
| MLOps | 86% | |
| LLMs | 60% | |
| Lidar | 63% | |
| Perception | 67% |
Taking a larger share
Month on month, comparing like with like; only moves clear of noise are named.
Taking a smaller share
Named in fewer of these postings than before, beyond the month-to-month noise.
Seniority
| Level | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | 74 | |
| Senior | 36 | |
| Staff | 21 | |
| Principal | 6 | |
| Lead | 4 | |
| Junior | 3 | |
| Manager | 2 |
Professional skills
Asked for alongside the technical ones.
- Communication34%
- Stakeholder Management34%
- Leadership24%
- Collaboration12%
- Technical Leadership10%
Advertised pay
93 of these postings state pay in US dollars. The middle half of their ranges' midpoints runs from $148,000 to $224,000 a year, with a median of $182,000. Pay by level, and what each skill adds to it like for like, is in the app.
Employers with the most postings
- Anduril Industries13 postings
- Waymo9 postings
- Shield AI8 postings
- Lucid Motors8 postings
- Caterpillar5 postings
- Applied Intuition5 postings
- Agility Robotics5 postings
- Analog Devices4 postings
Quick answers
What skills does a Robotics Engineer need?
The skills named most often in Robotics Engineer postings are Python, C++, Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Robotics. Python appears in 68% of them.
Are Robotics Engineer jobs remote?
14% of the 146 Robotics Engineer postings in the last 180 days were remote.
How much experience do Robotics Engineer jobs ask for?
Postings that state it ask for a median of 4 years. The most common level is Mid (51% of postings).
What does a Robotics Engineer earn?
Postings that state pay advertise a typical $148,000 to $224,000 a year, with a median of $182,000, from 93 postings in US dollars.
Which skills are growing for Robotics Engineer roles?
Agile, Simulation and Technical Leadership are taking a larger share of Robotics Engineer postings, month on month and comparing like with like.