Frequently asked questions

• What is C++ and how common is it in AI job postings?

  C++ is a skill in the "Languages" category. It currently appears in 1,043 active AI roles across 90 companies in our index.

• Which companies are hiring for C++?

  The top employers with active AI roles mentioning C++ are: NVIDIA (229), Google (171), Anduril (95), Microsoft (82), Capital One (65).

• Is demand for C++ growing?

  Over the last 12 weeks, 623 new AI postings mentioned C++. Demand is rising — up 119% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

• At which stage of AI development is C++ used?

  Roles requiring C++ are concentrated in: serving infrastructure (38%), agents (30%), application (14%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

• What skills are commonly paired with C++?

  Job postings that mention C++ most often also require: Python, Machine Learning, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, PyTorch.