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IT Engineer
What 70 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 101 active IT Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 50% of listings, ahead of Python and Scripting. 70 companies are hiring right now, led by Axon. 32% of IT Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 13% are remote.
101active postings
32%ask for AI skills
13%remote
70companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 50% | |
| Python | 47% | |
| Scripting | 46% | |
| Identity Management | 36% | |
| Okta | 34% | |
| Bash | 32% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 31% | |
| Collaboration | 30% | |
| Networking | 30% | |
| Compliance | 29% | |
| AWS | 28% | |
| Troubleshooting | 26% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Axon | 10 |
| Rocket Lab | 7 |
| Anthropic | 4 |
| Klaviyo | 3 |
| SpaceX | 3 |
| Flexport | 2 |