What is Java and how common is it in AI job postings?

Java is a skill in the "Languages" category. It currently appears in 625 active AI roles across 98 companies in our index.

Which companies are hiring for Java?

The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Java are: Google (89), Capital One (79), Microsoft (70), Amazon (46), Apple (31).

Is demand for Java growing?

Over the last 12 weeks, 427 new AI postings mentioned Java. Demand is rising — up 159% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

At which stage of AI development is Java used?

Roles requiring Java are concentrated in: agents (53%), serving infrastructure (23%), application (11%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

What skills are commonly paired with Java?

Job postings that mention Java most often also require: Python, C++, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Computer Architecture.

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625 active AI roles across 98 companies mention Java. Category: Languages.

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New AI postings mentioning Java per week — 427 total over 12 weeks.

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Company	Title	Sector	AI score	Stage
Microsoft	Principal Software Engineer	Big Tech	7	L3
Google	Technical Lead, Machine Learning, Google Play	Big Tech	7	L4
Google	Software Engineer III, Knowledge Catalog For AI	Big Tech	7	L4
CrowdStrike	Sr. Engineer, Cloud Native - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)	Enterprise	7	L3
Visa	Staff Software Engineer -AI & Middleware Automation	Fintech	7	L4
Visa	Senior Software Engineer - AI Agents	Fintech	7	L4
Deloitte	Cyber AI Data Engineer Senior Consultant	Consulting	7	L4
Google	Senior Software Engineering Manager, Flume ML	Big Tech	7	L3
Apptronik	Sr. Software Engineer – Real-Time Controls	Robotics	7	L6
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What is Java and how common is it in AI job postings?
Java is a skill in the "Languages" category. It currently appears in 625 active AI roles across 98 companies in our index.
Which companies are hiring for Java?
The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Java are: Google (89), Capital One (79), Microsoft (70), Amazon (46), Apple (31).
Is demand for Java growing?
Over the last 12 weeks, 427 new AI postings mentioned Java. Demand is rising — up 159% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.
At which stage of AI development is Java used?
Roles requiring Java are concentrated in: agents (53%), serving infrastructure (23%), application (11%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.
What skills are commonly paired with Java?
Job postings that mention Java most often also require: Python, C++, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Computer Architecture.

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