Skill report · Machine Learning & AI
TensorFlow: demand in job postings
TensorFlow is named in 4% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,015 postings), most often for Machine Learning Engineer at 33%, Applied Scientist at 26% and MLOps Engineer at 16%. When a posting names it, 70% 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
- 1,0154% of all postings
- Required when named
- 70%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 61%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 2 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 TensorFlow.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| Applied Scientist | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Robotics Engineer | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Research Scientist (ML) | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Applied AI Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming TensorFlow that also name each.
- Machine Learning98%
- PyTorch88%
- Python87%
- LLMs55%
- Deep Learning52%
- MLOps51%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services10%
- Healthcare9%
- Aerospace & Defense8%
- AI Research & Foundation Models7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before TensorFlow:
Quick answers
Is TensorFlow in demand?
TensorFlow is named in 4% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,015 postings, and required in 70% of those. Its share of postings has fallen about 2 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
Which jobs ask for TensorFlow?
Machine Learning Engineer, Applied Scientist, MLOps Engineer and Robotics Engineer postings name it most often: 33% of Machine Learning Engineer postings, 26% of Applied Scientist postings, 16% of MLOps Engineer postings.
What skills go with TensorFlow?
Postings that name TensorFlow most often also name Machine Learning, PyTorch, Python and LLMs.
What should I learn before TensorFlow?
Mettlespark's learning plans put Python and Deep Learning first.
How long does it take to learn TensorFlow?
About 60 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.