Skill report · Machine Learning & AI
Computer Vision: demand in job postings
Computer Vision is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (739 postings), most often for Robotics Engineer at 50%, Machine Learning Engineer at 14% and Applied Scientist at 13%. When a posting names it, 70% 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
- 7393% of all postings
- Required when named
- 70%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 57%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 80 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has fallen about 2.1 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Computer Vision.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Robotics Engineer | |
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| Applied Scientist | |
| Research Scientist (ML) | |
| Data Scientist | |
| AI Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Computer Vision that also name each.
- Machine Learning84%
- Python71%
- PyTorch41%
- Deep Learning40%
- LLMs39%
- C++36%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Manufacturing & Industrial13%
- Aerospace & Defense13%
- Automotive & Mobility10%
- AI Research & Foundation Models10%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Computer Vision:
Quick answers
Is Computer Vision in demand?
Computer Vision is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 739 postings, and required in 70% of those. Its share of postings has fallen about 2.1 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
Which jobs ask for Computer Vision?
Robotics Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Applied Scientist and Research Scientist (ML) postings name it most often: 50% of Robotics Engineer postings, 14% of Machine Learning Engineer postings, 13% of Applied Scientist postings.
What skills go with Computer Vision?
Postings that name Computer Vision most often also name Machine Learning, Python, PyTorch and Deep Learning.
What should I learn before Computer Vision?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Deep Learning first.
How long does it take to learn Computer Vision?
About 80 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.