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IT Engineer
What 83 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 101 active IT Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 45% of listings, ahead of Python and Scripting. 83 companies are hiring right now, led by Rocket Lab. 29% of IT Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 11% are remote.
101active postings
29%ask for AI skills
11%remote
83companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 45% | |
| Python | 43% | |
| Scripting | 43% | |
| Okta | 35% | |
| Compliance | 35% | |
| Azure | 30% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 29% | |
| Bash | 29% | |
| AWS | 29% | |
| Networking | 29% | |
| Troubleshooting | 26% | |
| Identity Management | 25% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Rocket Lab | 7 |
| SpaceX | 6 |
| xAI | 3 |
| Intercom | 2 |
| Nubank | 2 |
| Five9 | 2 |