Skill
C++
Programming Languages
C++ is a general-purpose, compiled programming language that extends C with object-oriented, generic, and template-based programming features while retaining low-level memory control. It is widely used in performance-critical domains such as game development, financial trading systems, embedded devices, and operating systems. Mastery of C++ is a valued skill among systems programmers and game engine developers.
C++ in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 470
- Employers
- 88
- Median pay
- $191,000
- Disclose pay
- 79%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 370 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring C++ (470)
Staff Software Engineer, Networking
Crusoe
San Francisco, CA · $185,000 – $224,000
Lead the design and optimization of Software Defined Networking infrastructure at an AI compute company, working with kernel bypass technologies and network accelerators. This role suits experienced systems engineers who want to drive architectural decisions on high-performance networking at scale.
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Software Development Engineer II, Search
Mapbox
Mapbox US · $160,650 – $217,350
Join Mapbox's Search Geocoding team to build and optimize location-based search algorithms that power the platform's core geocoding engine. This role suits engineers who combine strong algorithmic knowledge with practical system optimization skills and want to work on problems at scale that directly impact millions of developers.
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Senior FPGA/AIE Engineer
Lynk Global
Chantilly, VA
Lynk is seeking a senior engineer to design and implement FPGA-based radio systems for satellite communications payloads, working across high-speed digital signal processing, device drivers, and testing methodologies for space deployment. This role suits experienced FPGA developers with deep expertise in AMD Versal architectures and a background in signal processing or wireless communications.
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Software Engineer III/IV
Crane Co.
Burbank, CA · $132,000 – $191,000
Crane Aerospace seeks a senior embedded software engineer to design and develop safety-critical systems for aircraft brake control and cabin actuation. This role is ideal for an aerospace software specialist with deep expertise in DO-178 compliance and real-time embedded systems who can lead technical work with minimal supervision.
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Senior Engineer, Electrical
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Cincinnati, OH · $110,000 – $130,000
This role leads the design and validation of complex electrical systems for medical devices at a diagnostics company under the Danaher umbrella. It suits experienced electrical engineers who thrive in regulated product development environments and want to mentor junior engineers while contributing to breast cancer diagnostic technology.
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Senior Software Test Engineer (Einfochips)
Arrow Electronics
Full-time · Plano, TX · $89,900 – $165,000
A senior embedded systems testing role requiring team leadership and expertise in hardware-software integration, test automation, and debugging. This suits experienced test engineers who want to guide testing practices across complex products while working hands-on with real-time systems and communication protocols.
Listed on Arrow Electronics’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Analytics Web Developer with AWS Experience
Auto-Owners Insurance
Full-time · Lansing, MI
A web developer role at an insurance company building analytics applications on AWS. Suits developers comfortable with both front-end technologies and cloud infrastructure who want to work hybrid from a Michigan office.
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Principal, Consumer Finance Investment Strategy
Apollo Management
Woodland Hills, CA · $300,000
This role builds quantitative frameworks for analyzing consumer loan portfolios across securitized structures and whole loan products, supporting investment decisions through credit modeling, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment. It suits experienced quant analysts or structured finance professionals who want to architect enterprise analytics at a major asset manager and explore machine learning applications in consumer credit investing.
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Data Scientist
AeroVironment
Full-time · Annapolis Junction, MD · $107,000 – $212,000
A Data Scientist will build statistical and machine learning models on large government datasets to extract insights and support decision-making for a defense contractor. The role suits someone with strong Python and data engineering skills who can communicate technical findings to diverse audiences and holds or can obtain security clearance.
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Software Developer
AllianceBernstein
Full-time · Nashville, TN
A backend developer role on a wealth planning platform team that builds advisor tools and investment forecasting systems. Suited for someone comfortable with C# and C++ who wants to work on complex financial software in a collaborative environment.
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Asked for alongside C++
Measured from the 470 open roles that name C++ — not from a curated list.
- Python324 roles68.9%
- Linux130 roles27.7%
- Java110 roles23.4%
- Go83 roles17.7%
- Kubernetes82 roles17.4%
- Rust75 roles16.0%
- Git64 roles13.6%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)59 roles12.6%
What employers state they pay
Median
$191,000
Middle half
$168,000 – $236,000
From 370 of 470 open roles — the 79% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry5%
- Mid12%
- Senior65%
- Lead / Staff / Principal16%
- Management1%
From 433 roles whose posting states a level.
Where C++ roles are
Among the 305 of 470 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use C++
Employers hiring for C++
88 in total, most open roles first.
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.