Skill report · GenAI & LLMs
Embeddings: demand in job postings
Embeddings is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (891 postings), most often for AI Engineer at 22%, Machine Learning Engineer at 12% and Data Architect at 8%. 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
- 8913% of all postings
- Required when named
- 70%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 65%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 15 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 1.8 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 Embeddings.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| AI Engineer | |
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Applied AI Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Full-Stack Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Embeddings that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services13%
- AI Research & Foundation Models10%
- Healthcare8%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Embeddings:
Quick answers
Is Embeddings in demand?
Embeddings is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 891 postings, and required in 70% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 1.8 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for Embeddings?
AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Architect and Applied AI Engineer postings name it most often: 22% of AI Engineer postings, 12% of Machine Learning Engineer postings, 8% of Data Architect postings.
What skills go with Embeddings?
Postings that name Embeddings most often also name LLMs, Python, Machine Learning and RAG.
What should I learn before Embeddings?
Mettlespark's learning plans put LLMs first.
How long does it take to learn Embeddings?
About 15 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.