Skill report · Mobile
Android Development: demand in job postings
Android Development is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (614 postings), most often for Mobile Engineer at 71%, Software Engineer at 3% and Engineering Manager at 3%. When a posting names it, 80% 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
- 6142% of all postings
- Required when named
- 80%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 64%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 90 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
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 Android Development.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Mobile Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| Engineering Manager |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Android Development that also name each.
- iOS Development64%
- Kotlin42%
- Testing36%
- CI/CD34%
- Code Review33%
- Java33%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Fintech & Payments8%
- Banking & Financial Services8%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS7%
- Healthcare6%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Android Development:
Quick answers
Is Android Development in demand?
Android Development is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 614 postings, and required in 80% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Android Development?
Mobile Engineer, Software Engineer and Engineering Manager postings name it most often: 71% of Mobile Engineer postings, 3% of Software Engineer postings, 3% of Engineering Manager postings.
What skills go with Android Development?
Postings that name Android Development most often also name iOS Development, Kotlin, Testing and CI/CD.
What should I learn before Android Development?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Kotlin first.
How long does it take to learn Android Development?
About 90 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.