PySpark

Frequently asked questions

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

  PySpark is a skill in the "Frameworks & Tools" category. It currently appears in 268 active AI roles across 48 companies in our index.

• Which companies are hiring for PySpark?

  The top employers with active AI roles mentioning PySpark are: Google (132), Amazon (16), Anduril (13), Walmart (11), JPMorgan Chase (10).

• Is demand for PySpark growing?

  Over the last 11 weeks, 210 new AI postings mentioned PySpark. Demand is rising — up 240% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

• At which stage of AI development is PySpark used?

  Roles requiring PySpark are concentrated in: agents (37%), serving infrastructure (24%), application (17%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

• What skills are commonly paired with PySpark?

  Job postings that mention PySpark most often also require: Python, Machine Learning, ML System Deployment, LLM Evaluation & Grading, Distributed Systems.