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System Design

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

150

30-day trend

-51.9%

% of listings

1%

Quick answer

As of July 2026, System Design appears in 150 active engineering job listings (1% of tracked engineering postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with System Design

% of System Design listings that also require each skill

Java0.45%
Stakeholder Mgmt0.43%
Python0.42%
AWS0.34%
LLMs / GenAI0.32%
Kotlin0.24%
SQL0.23%
React0.22%

Top roles hiring System Design

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer9,355
Backend Engineer891
QA Engineer484
Frontend Engineer356
Mobile Developer188
Embedded Engineer63
Full Stack Developer8,980
Backend Engineer860

Is System Design in demand in 2026?

System Design appears in 150 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 1% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 51.9%.

System Design most commonly appears alongside Java, Stakeholder Mgmt, Python in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

System Design demand FAQ

Is System Design in demand in 2026?

System Design appears in 150 active engineering job listings, about 1% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 51.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require System Design?

System Design 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 System Design?

System Design most commonly appears alongside Java, Stakeholder Mgmt and Python in job requirements.

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Further reading

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