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Software side of robotics — perception, planning, control. C++ + ROS + ML stack typical.
$79,850
Lower reported wage
$133,080
Median
$211,450
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $79,850-$211,450, median $133,080.
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Relevant if paired with substantial programming and software-testing practice. [1]
Develop and test software that helps robots perceive, plan, and operate. [1]
Robotics companies, research labs, and software teams working with hardware. [1]
Usually full time; hardware integration and releases can add deadlines. [1]
Software behavior must remain dependable when sensors or conditions change. [1]
Experience can support senior software, architecture, or technical-lead roles. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.