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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

129

30-day trend

-39.7%

% of listings

4%

Quick answer

As of July 2026, RAG appears in 129 active ai job listings (4% 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 / GenAI3.25%
Machine Learning1.85%
Python1.76%
AI Agents1.58%
Fine-tuning1.19%
AWS1.16%
Azure1.07%
LangChain0.98%

Top roles hiring RAG

Active listings by role title in ai

ML Engineer1,654
AI Engineer1,142
Research Scientist402
MLOps Engineer142
Computer Vision Eng11
NLP Engineer5
ML Engineer1,583
AI Engineer1,111

Is RAG in demand in 2026?

RAG appears in 129 active job listings in the ai category — representing 4% of all tracked ai postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 39.7%.

RAG most commonly appears alongside LLMs / GenAI, Machine Learning, 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 129 active ai job listings, about 4% of tracked ai postings. Demand has declined 39.7% 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, Machine Learning and Python in job requirements.

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Further reading

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