Skill report · Programming Languages
Scala: demand in job postings
Scala is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (793 postings), most often for Data Engineer at 17%, Full-Stack Engineer at 10% and Backend Engineer at 8%. When a posting names it, 66% 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
- 7933% of all postings
- Required when named
- 66%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 65%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 90 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 Scala.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Engineer | |
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| Data Scientist | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Scala that also name each.
- Python83%
- Java72%
- AWS66%
- Machine Learning55%
- SQL51%
- Apache Spark46%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services19%
- Aerospace & Defense5%
- Education5%
- Healthcare4%
Quick answers
Is Scala in demand?
Scala is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 793 postings, and required in 66% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Scala?
Data Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, Backend Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer postings name it most often: 17% of Data Engineer postings, 10% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 8% of Backend Engineer postings.
What skills go with Scala?
Postings that name Scala most often also name Python, Java, AWS and Machine Learning.
How long does it take to learn Scala?
About 90 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.