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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

183

30-day trend

+38.2%

% of listings

11%

Quick answer

As of September 2026, RAG appears in 183 active ai job listings (11% 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 / GenAI9.51%
AI Agents6.59%
Python6.25%
Fine-tuning4.58%
LangChain4.41%
Machine Learning3.72%
Prompt Engineering3.67%
Vector Databases2.92%

Top roles hiring RAG

Active listings by role title in ai

ML Engineer724
AI Engineer710
Research Scientist220
MLOps Engineer83
Computer Vision Eng6
NLP Engineer2
AI Engineer651
ML Engineer641

Is RAG in demand in 2026?

RAG appears in 183 active job listings in the ai category — representing 11% of all tracked ai postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 38.2%.

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 183 active ai job listings, about 11% of tracked ai postings. Demand has grown 38.2% 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