Skill report · Data Engineering
Data Engineering: demand in job postings
Data Engineering is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (652 postings), most often for Data Engineer at 14%, Data Architect at 12% and Analytics Engineer at 6%. When a posting names it, 78% 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
- 6522% of all postings
- Required when named
- 78%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 66%of the postings naming it
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 1.6 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Data Engineering.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Solutions Architect | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Data Engineering that also name each.
- Python65%
- Machine Learning58%
- ETL/ELT53%
- SQL48%
- AWS42%
- Data Quality33%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services12%
- Healthcare9%
- Aerospace & Defense6%
- Consulting & Professional Services5%
Quick answers
Is Data Engineering in demand?
Data Engineering is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 652 postings, and required in 78% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 1.6 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Data Engineering?
Data Engineer, Data Architect, Analytics Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer postings name it most often: 14% of Data Engineer postings, 12% of Data Architect postings, 6% of Analytics Engineer postings.
What skills go with Data Engineering?
Postings that name Data Engineering most often also name Python, Machine Learning, ETL/ELT and SQL.