Skill report · Data Engineering
Snowflake: demand in job postings
Snowflake is named in 5% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,566 postings), most often for Analytics Engineer at 44%, Data Architect at 40% and Data Engineer at 34%. When a posting names it, 65% 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
- 1,5665% of all postings
- Required when named
- 65%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 66%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 25 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 3.4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Snowflake.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Product Analyst | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Snowflake that also name each.
- Python72%
- SQL71%
- AWS56%
- ETL/ELT53%
- Machine Learning44%
- Databricks42%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services19%
- Healthcare9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS6%
- Consulting & Professional Services4%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Snowflake:
Quick answers
Is Snowflake in demand?
Snowflake is named in 5% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,566 postings, and required in 65% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 3.4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Snowflake?
Analytics Engineer, Data Architect, Data Engineer and Business Intelligence Analyst postings name it most often: 44% of Analytics Engineer postings, 40% of Data Architect postings, 34% of Data Engineer postings.
What skills go with Snowflake?
Postings that name Snowflake most often also name Python, SQL, AWS and ETL/ELT.
What should I learn before Snowflake?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn Snowflake?
About 25 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.