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Spark

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

210

30-day trend

-42.9%

% of listings

3%

Quick answer

As of July 2026, Spark appears in 210 active engineering job listings (3% of tracked engineering postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with Spark

% of Spark listings that also require each skill

Databricks1.63%
MLflow1.56%
Excel1.55%
Python1.23%
AWS1.23%
Java1.15%
Scala1.04%
SQL1.04%

Top roles hiring Spark

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer6,086
Backend Engineer574
QA Engineer294
Frontend Engineer246
Mobile Developer134
Embedded Engineer42
Full Stack Developer5,794
Backend Engineer480

Is Spark in demand in 2026?

Spark appears in 210 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 3% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 42.9%.

Spark most commonly appears alongside Databricks, MLflow, Excel in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

Spark demand FAQ

Is Spark in demand in 2026?

Spark appears in 210 active engineering job listings, about 3% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 42.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require Spark?

Spark is most in demand for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and QA Engineer, based on active engineering listings.

What skills pair with Spark?

Spark most commonly appears alongside Databricks, MLflow and Excel in job requirements.

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Further reading

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