Skill report · Machine Learning & AI
AI/ML: demand in job postings
AI/ML is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (631 postings), most often for Data Architect at 10%, Technical Product Manager at 6% and Solutions Architect at 6%. When a posting names it, 59% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 6312% of all postings
- Required when named
- 59%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 68%of the postings naming it
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name AI/ML.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Architect | |
| Technical Product Manager | |
| Solutions Architect | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Product Manager |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming AI/ML that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Enterprise Software & SaaS12%
- Banking & Financial Services11%
- Healthcare8%
- Aerospace & Defense7%
Quick answers
Is AI/ML in demand?
AI/ML is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 631 postings, and required in 59% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for AI/ML?
Data Architect, Technical Product Manager, Solutions Architect and Forward Deployed Engineer postings name it most often: 10% of Data Architect postings, 6% of Technical Product Manager postings, 6% of Solutions Architect postings.
What skills go with AI/ML?
Postings that name AI/ML most often also name Machine Learning, AWS, Python and AI Agents.