Foundation Models

Frequently asked questions

• What is Foundation Models and how common is it in AI job postings?

  Foundation Models is a skill in the "LLM & Foundation Models" category. It currently appears in 423 active AI roles across 91 companies in our index.

• Which companies are hiring for Foundation Models?

  The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Foundation Models are: Amazon (92), NVIDIA (32), Apple (18), Adobe (16), Capital One (14).

• Is demand for Foundation Models growing?

  Over the last 12 weeks, 275 new AI postings mentioned Foundation Models. Demand is rising — up 86% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

• At which stage of AI development is Foundation Models used?

  Roles requiring Foundation Models are concentrated in: agents (32%), post-training (20%), application (15%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

• What skills are commonly paired with Foundation Models?

  Job postings that mention Foundation Models most often also require: Machine Learning, Python, Generative AI, Agentic Systems, Production ML Systems.