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Kotlin: demand in job postings
Kotlin is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (643 postings), most often for Mobile Engineer at 52%, Backend Engineer at 7% and Software Engineer at 5%. When a posting names it, 77% 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
- 6432% of all postings
- Required when named
- 77%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 68%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 70 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Kotlin.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Mobile Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Full-Stack Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Kotlin that also name each.
- Java71%
- Code Review41%
- AWS40%
- Distributed Systems40%
- Android Development40%
- Testing38%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Travel & Hospitality12%
- Banking & Financial Services11%
- Fintech & Payments10%
- Retail & E-commerce6%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Kotlin:
Quick answers
Is Kotlin in demand?
Kotlin is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 643 postings, and required in 77% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Kotlin?
Mobile Engineer, Backend Engineer, Software Engineer and MLOps Engineer postings name it most often: 52% of Mobile Engineer postings, 7% of Backend Engineer postings, 5% of Software Engineer postings.
What skills go with Kotlin?
Postings that name Kotlin most often also name Java, Code Review, AWS and Distributed Systems.
What should I learn before Kotlin?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Java first.
How long does it take to learn Kotlin?
About 70 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.