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Fine-tuning

Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

168

30-day trend

-17.9%

% of listings

6%

Quick answer

As of September 2026, Fine-tuning appears in 168 active ai job listings (6% of tracked ai postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with Fine-tuning

% of Fine-tuning listings that also require each skill

LLMs / GenAI5.77%
Python4.21%
Machine Learning3.21%
RAG3.14%
AI Agents2.79%
Hugging Face2.33%
LangChain2.18%
Prompt Engineering2.03%

Top roles hiring Fine-tuning

Active listings by role title in ai

AI Engineer1,140
ML Engineer1,055
Research Scientist281
MLOps Engineer125
Computer Vision Eng12
NLP Engineer2
AI Engineer1,048
ML Engineer1,010

Is Fine-tuning in demand in 2026?

Fine-tuning appears in 168 active job listings in the ai category — representing 6% of all tracked ai postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 17.9%.

Fine-tuning most commonly appears alongside LLMs / GenAI, Python, Machine Learning in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

Fine-tuning demand FAQ

Is Fine-tuning in demand in 2026?

Fine-tuning appears in 168 active ai job listings, about 6% of tracked ai postings. Demand has declined 17.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require Fine-tuning?

Fine-tuning is most in demand for AI Engineer roles, followed by ML Engineer and Research Scientist, based on active ai listings.

What skills pair with Fine-tuning?

Fine-tuning most commonly appears alongside LLMs / GenAI, Python and Machine Learning in job requirements.

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Further reading

Based on active job listings in the ai category · Updated weekly