Skill report · Machine Learning & AI
Deep Learning: demand in job postings
Deep Learning is named in 5% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,386 postings), most often for Applied Scientist at 48%, Machine Learning Engineer at 35% and Robotics Engineer at 28%. When a posting names it, 85% 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
- 1,3865% of all postings
- Required when named
- 85%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 64%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 120 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has fallen about 4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Deep Learning.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Applied Scientist | |
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| Robotics Engineer | |
| Research Scientist (ML) | |
| Data Scientist | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Applied AI Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Deep Learning that also name each.
- Machine Learning95%
- Python80%
- LLMs54%
- PyTorch51%
- Statistics40%
- MLOps38%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- AI Research & Foundation Models13%
- Banking & Financial Services11%
- Healthcare7%
- Automotive & Mobility7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Deep Learning:
Quick answers
Is Deep Learning in demand?
Deep Learning is named in 5% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,386 postings, and required in 85% of those. Its share of postings has fallen about 4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Deep Learning?
Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Robotics Engineer and Research Scientist (ML) postings name it most often: 48% of Applied Scientist postings, 35% of Machine Learning Engineer postings, 28% of Robotics Engineer postings.
What skills go with Deep Learning?
Postings that name Deep Learning most often also name Machine Learning, Python, LLMs and PyTorch.
What should I learn before Deep Learning?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Machine Learning first.
How long does it take to learn Deep Learning?
About 120 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.