Skill report · Backend & APIs
.NET: demand in job postings
.NET is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (875 postings), most often for Full-Stack Engineer at 7%, Software Engineer at 7% and Cloud Engineer at 5%. When a posting names it, 79% 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
- 8753% of all postings
- Required when named
- 79%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 59%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 45 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 2.7 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 .NET.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| Cloud Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Security Engineer | |
| AI Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming .NET that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services13%
- Aerospace & Defense9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS9%
- Healthcare8%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before .NET:
Quick answers
Is .NET in demand?
.NET is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 875 postings, and required in 79% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 2.7 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for .NET?
Full-Stack Engineer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer and DevOps Engineer postings name it most often: 7% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 7% of Software Engineer postings, 5% of Cloud Engineer postings.
What skills go with .NET?
Postings that name .NET most often also name C#, CI/CD, Azure and SQL.
What should I learn before .NET?
Mettlespark's learning plans put C# first.
How long does it take to learn .NET?
About 45 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.