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Machine Learning

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

589

30-day trend

-14.7%

% of listings

37%

Quick answer

As of September 2026, Machine Learning appears in 589 active ai job listings (37% of tracked ai postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with Machine Learning

% of Machine Learning listings that also require each skill

LLMs / GenAI15.23%
Python13.27%
AI Agents8.03%
PyTorch7.27%
Stakeholder Mgmt5.82%
Fine-tuning5.56%
Deep Learning5.31%
AWS4.87%

Top roles hiring Machine Learning

Active listings by role title in ai

AI Engineer675
ML Engineer617
Research Scientist204
MLOps Engineer80
Computer Vision Eng5
NLP Engineer1
AI Engineer568
ML Engineer562

Is Machine Learning in demand in 2026?

Machine Learning appears in 589 active job listings in the ai category — representing 37% of all tracked ai postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 14.7%.

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

Machine Learning demand FAQ

Is Machine Learning in demand in 2026?

Machine Learning appears in 589 active ai job listings, about 37% of tracked ai postings. Demand has declined 14.7% over the past 30 days.

What roles require Machine Learning?

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

What skills pair with Machine Learning?

Machine Learning most commonly appears alongside LLMs / GenAI, Python and AI Agents in job requirements.

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Further reading

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