Java

Frequently asked questions

• 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 13 weeks, 431 new AI postings mentioned Java. Demand is rising — up 231% 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.