Skill report · Data Engineering
BigQuery: demand in job postings
BigQuery is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (717 postings), most often for Analytics Engineer at 22%, Data Engineer at 13% and Data Architect at 11%. 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
- 7172% of all postings
- Required when named
- 59%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 66%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 20 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 BigQuery.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Product Analyst | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| MLOps Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming BigQuery that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services8%
- Healthcare7%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS6%
- Retail & E-commerce5%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before BigQuery:
Quick answers
Is BigQuery in demand?
BigQuery is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 717 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 BigQuery?
Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Architect and Data Scientist postings name it most often: 22% of Analytics Engineer postings, 13% of Data Engineer postings, 11% of Data Architect postings.
What skills go with BigQuery?
Postings that name BigQuery most often also name GCP, Python, SQL and ETL/ELT.
What should I learn before BigQuery?
Mettlespark's learning plans put GCP and SQL first.
How long does it take to learn BigQuery?
About 20 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.