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RAG

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

268

30-day trend

+16.9%

% of listings

8%

Quick answer

As of October 2026, RAG appears in 268 active ai job listings (8% of tracked ai postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with RAG

% of RAG listings that also require each skill

LLMs / GenAI6.47%
AI Agents4.94%
Python4.55%
Machine Learning2.96%
AWS2.29%
LangChain2.03%
Azure1.86%
GCP1.72%

Top roles hiring RAG

Active listings by role title in ai

ML Engineer1,471
AI Engineer1,463
Research Scientist382
MLOps Engineer194
Computer Vision Eng31
NLP Engineer1
ML Engineer1,519
AI Engineer1,481

Is RAG in demand in 2026?

RAG appears in 268 active job listings in the ai category — representing 8% of all tracked ai postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 16.9%.

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

RAG demand FAQ

Is RAG in demand in 2026?

RAG appears in 268 active ai job listings, about 8% of tracked ai postings. Demand has grown 16.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require RAG?

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

What skills pair with RAG?

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

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Further reading

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