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Data Engineer
What 347 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 617 active Data Engineer postings, Python is the most-requested skill — in 76% of listings, ahead of SQL and Data Engineering. 347 companies are hiring right now, led by Encora. 52% of Data Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 20% are remote.
617active postings
52%ask for AI skills
20%remote
347companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 76% | |
| SQL | 71% | |
| Data Engineering | 61% | |
| AWS | 42% | |
| Data Modeling | 41% | |
| Communication | 39% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 39% | |
| Spark | 37% | |
| Data Pipelines | 37% | |
| Airflow | 33% | |
| CI/CD | 33% | |
| Computer Science | 33% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Encora | 18 |
| Artefact | 13 |
| WPP | 10 |
| Point72 | 9 |
| DoiT | 9 |
| Cognite | 8 |