Data, AI and Backend
Python
The dominant language for data engineering, machine learning and scripting
Active listings
4,539
Top role
Full Stack Developer
355 listings
History
12 weeks
of snapshot data
Demand trend
Python — active job listings · weekly snapshots
Top roles hiring Python
Full Stack Developer355
Data Engineer139
Data Scientist91
AI Engineer65
ML Engineer62
DevOps Engineer57
Data Analyst42
Security Engineer26
Seniority split
senior486
mid482
entry32
Is Python in demand in 2026?
Python appears in 4,539 active job listings tracked by this index. The dominant language for data engineering, machine learning and scripting
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Data Engineer. This reflects where Python skills are most valued in the current market.
Based on active job listings across data, backend, AI and web categories · Updated weekly