Frequently asked questions

• What is Complex Systems and how common is it in AI job postings?

  Complex Systems is a skill in the "General Experience & Skills" category. It currently appears in 197 active AI roles across 68 companies in our index.

• Which companies are hiring for Complex Systems?

  The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Complex Systems are: Amazon (28), OpenAI (17), Google (11), Autodesk (11), NVIDIA (10).

• Is demand for Complex Systems growing?

  Over the last 11 weeks, 132 new AI postings mentioned Complex Systems. Demand is rising — up 97% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

• At which stage of AI development is Complex Systems used?

  Roles requiring Complex Systems are concentrated in: agents (54%), serving infrastructure (19%), application (14%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

• What skills are commonly paired with Complex Systems?

  Job postings that mention Complex Systems most often also require: Python, System Design, Machine Learning, Agentic Systems, Software Engineering.