Skill report · Machine Learning & AI
PyTorch: demand in job postings
PyTorch is named in 5% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,509 postings), most often for Machine Learning Engineer at 48%, MLOps Engineer at 30% and Research Scientist (ML) at 30%. 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
- 1,5095% of all postings
- Required when named
- 77%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 60%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 60 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has fallen about 4.8 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name PyTorch.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Research Scientist (ML) | |
| Robotics Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Applied Scientist | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Applied AI Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming PyTorch that also name each.
- Machine Learning96%
- Python85%
- LLMs59%
- TensorFlow59%
- MLOps48%
- Deep Learning47%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- AI Research & Foundation Models13%
- Banking & Financial Services10%
- Healthcare8%
- Aerospace & Defense7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before PyTorch:
Quick answers
Is PyTorch in demand?
PyTorch is named in 5% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,509 postings, and required in 77% of those. Its share of postings has fallen about 4.8 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
Which jobs ask for PyTorch?
Machine Learning Engineer, MLOps Engineer, Research Scientist (ML) and Robotics Engineer postings name it most often: 48% of Machine Learning Engineer postings, 30% of MLOps Engineer postings, 30% of Research Scientist (ML) postings.
What skills go with PyTorch?
Postings that name PyTorch most often also name Machine Learning, Python, LLMs and TensorFlow.
What should I learn before PyTorch?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Python and Deep Learning first.
How long does it take to learn PyTorch?
About 60 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.