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Data Engineer
What 369 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 676 active Data Engineer postings, Python is the most-requested skill — in 74% of listings, ahead of SQL and Data Engineering. 369 companies are hiring right now, led by Exadel. 49% of Data Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 19% are remote.
676active postings
49%ask for AI skills
19%remote
369companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 74% | |
| SQL | 71% | |
| Data Engineering | 59% | |
| AWS | 41% | |
| Communication | 40% | |
| Spark | 39% | |
| Data Modeling | 39% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 37% | |
| Data Pipelines | 37% | |
| Airflow | 33% | |
| Collaboration | 32% | |
| Computer Science | 31% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Exadel | 20 |
| Artefact | 12 |
| WPP Media | 11 |
| Roku | 9 |
| Encora | 9 |
| Exadel Inc (Website) | 9 |