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NLP

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

68

30-day trend

-21.2%

% of listings

4%

Quick answer

As of September 2026, NLP appears in 68 active ai job listings (4% of tracked ai postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with NLP

% of NLP listings that also require each skill

LLMs / GenAI3.19%
Machine Learning3.07%
Python2.71%
AI Agents1.44%
PyTorch1.38%
Deep Learning1.38%
Fine-tuning1.14%
A/B Testing1.14%

Top roles hiring NLP

Active listings by role title in ai

AI Engineer704
ML Engineer641
Research Scientist225
MLOps Engineer84
Computer Vision Eng6
NLP Engineer1
AI Engineer675
ML Engineer617

Is NLP in demand in 2026?

NLP appears in 68 active job listings in the ai category — representing 4% of all tracked ai postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 21.2%.

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

NLP demand FAQ

Is NLP in demand in 2026?

NLP appears in 68 active ai job listings, about 4% of tracked ai postings. Demand has declined 21.2% over the past 30 days.

What roles require NLP?

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

What skills pair with NLP?

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

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Further reading

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