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What 1,671 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 17,209 active Software Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 45% of listings, ahead of Python and Computer Science. 1,671 companies are hiring right now, led by Speechify. 37% of Software Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 13% are remote.
17,209active postings
37%ask for AI skills
13%remote
1,671companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 45% | |
| Python | 37% | |
| Computer Science | 31% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 30% | |
| Collaboration | 28% | |
| AWS | 21% | |
| CI/CD | 19% | |
| C++ | 18% | |
| Java | 18% | |
| Kubernetes | 18% | |
| Problem Solving | 17% | |
| TypeScript | 16% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Speechify | 1188 |
| SpaceX | 752 |
| Anduril Industries | 678 |
| Databricks | 267 |
| ASM | 238 |
| OpenAI | 217 |