Skill report · Data Engineering
Databricks: demand in job postings
Databricks is named in 6% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,592 postings), most often for Data Architect at 41%, Data Engineer at 39% and Analytics Engineer at 27%. When a posting names it, 62% 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
- 1,5926% of all postings
- Required when named
- 62%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 62%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 30 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 3.2 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Databricks.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Architect | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Databricks that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services15%
- Healthcare11%
- Pharma & Biotech5%
- Consulting & Professional Services5%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Databricks:
Quick answers
Is Databricks in demand?
Databricks is named in 6% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,592 postings, and required in 62% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 3.2 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for Databricks?
Data Architect, Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer and Business Intelligence Analyst postings name it most often: 41% of Data Architect postings, 39% of Data Engineer postings, 27% of Analytics Engineer postings.
What skills go with Databricks?
Postings that name Databricks most often also name Python, SQL, ETL/ELT and AWS.
What should I learn before Databricks?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Apache Spark first.
How long does it take to learn Databricks?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.