Skill report · Backend & APIs
Node.js: demand in job postings
Node.js is named in 5% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,341 postings), most often for Full-Stack Engineer at 26%, Backend Engineer at 11% and Software Engineer at 8%. 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
- 1,3415% of all postings
- Required when named
- 77%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 61%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 35 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 Node.js.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| Cloud Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | |
| Site Reliability Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Node.js that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services13%
- Healthcare9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS8%
- Fintech & Payments7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Node.js:
Quick answers
Is Node.js in demand?
Node.js is named in 5% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,341 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 Node.js?
Full-Stack Engineer, Backend Engineer, Software Engineer and Cloud Engineer postings name it most often: 26% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 11% of Backend Engineer postings, 8% of Software Engineer postings.
What skills go with Node.js?
Postings that name Node.js most often also name AWS, TypeScript, Python and React.
What should I learn before Node.js?
Mettlespark's learning plans put JavaScript first.
How long does it take to learn Node.js?
About 35 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.