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Network Engineer
What 86 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 149 active Network Engineer postings, Networking is the most-requested skill — in 60% of listings, ahead of Troubleshooting and Firewalls. 86 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 19% of Network Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 10% are remote.
149active postings
19%ask for AI skills
10%remote
86companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Networking | 60% | |
| Troubleshooting | 52% | |
| Firewalls | 43% | |
| Python | 38% | |
| Communication | 37% | |
| Computer Science | 32% | |
| TCP/IP | 31% | |
| Linux | 29% | |
| Ansible | 28% | |
| AWS | 27% | |
| Scripting | 26% | |
| Network Infrastructure | 21% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 8 |
| C3EL | 8 |
| AGE Solutions | 8 |
| Jane Street | 8 |
| Qube Research & Technologies | 6 |
| Bold Business | 4 |