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

Python is a skill in the "Languages" category. It currently appears in 2,528 active AI roles across 189 companies in our index.

Which companies are hiring for Python?

The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Python are: Google (271), NVIDIA (262), Capital One (168), Amazon (156), Apple (120).

Is demand for Python growing?

Over the last 12 weeks, 1,657 new AI postings mentioned Python. Demand is rising — up 137% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

At which stage of AI development is Python used?

Roles requiring Python are concentrated in: agents (44%), serving infrastructure (21%), application (14%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

What skills are commonly paired with Python?

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

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2,528 active AI roles across 189 companies mention Python. Category: Languages.

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New AI postings mentioning Python per week — 1,657 total over 12 weeks.

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2528 AI roles requiring this skill.

Company	Title	Sector	AI score	Stage
Cerebras	Applied AI/ML Scientist	Semiconductors	9	L2
Microsoft	Principal Product Manager, Agentic Experiences	Big Tech	9	L4
NVIDIA	Research Scientist, Robotics Research - PhD New College Grad 2026	Semiconductors	9	L4
OpenAI	ML Research Engineer - Hardware Codesign	AI Frontier	9	L3
Zillow	Distinguished Scientist	Consumer	9	L4
Google	Post-Doctoral Researcher, PhD, 2026 Start (Fixed-Term Contract)	Big Tech	9	L1
NVIDIA	Senior Deep Learning Performance Architect	Semiconductors	9	L3
NVIDIA	Senior Research Scientist, Efficient Deep Learning	Semiconductors	9	L2
NVIDIA	Research Scientist, AI-Mediated Reality and Interaction Research - PhD New College Grad 2026	Semiconductors	9	L1
NVIDIA	Senior GPU Architect, Deep Learning	Semiconductors	9	L3
NVIDIA	Senior Research Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles	Semiconductors	9	L2
NVIDIA	Senior Deep Learning Computer Architect	Semiconductors	9	L3
NVIDIA	Research Scientist, ML Systems - PhD New College Grad 2026	Semiconductors	9	L3
NVIDIA	Senior Research Engineer, Foundation Model Training Infrastructure	Semiconductors	9	L1
NVIDIA	Senior Research Scientist - Autonomous Vehicles	Semiconductors	9	L4
NVIDIA	Senior Robotics Research Scientist	Semiconductors	9	L6
NVIDIA	Senior Deep Learning Software Engineer, Inference	Semiconductors	9	L3
Apple	Senior Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer, Creativity Apps	Big Tech	9	L2
Aurora Innovation	Machine Learning Engineering TL, Behavior Planning	Robotics	9	L4
Aurora Innovation	Machine Learning Engineering TL, Behavior Planning	Robotics	9	L4
NVIDIA	Research Scientist, ML Systems - PhD New College Grad 2026	Semiconductors	9	L3
Google	Staff Research Scientist, Google Cloud AI Research	Big Tech	9	L1
Figma	AI Applied Scientist	Enterprise	9	L2
Sierra	Software Engineer, Agent	AI Frontier	9	L4
Skydio	Autonomy Engineer - Deep Learning	Defense	9	L2
Lila Sciences	Scientist/Sr. Scientist, AI Safety	AI Frontier	9	L5
Microsoft	Research Software Engineer - Multiple Levels- AI Frontiers	Big Tech	9	L4
NVIDIA	Senior Software Architect, AI Networking	Semiconductors	9	L3
Microsoft	Principal Research Engineer - Generative AI - AI Frontiers	Big Tech	9	L1
Cerebras	Principal ML Investigator	Semiconductors	9	L1

Frequently asked questions

What is Python and how common is it in AI job postings?
Python is a skill in the "Languages" category. It currently appears in 2,528 active AI roles across 189 companies in our index.
Which companies are hiring for Python?
The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Python are: Google (271), NVIDIA (262), Capital One (168), Amazon (156), Apple (120).
Is demand for Python growing?
Over the last 12 weeks, 1,657 new AI postings mentioned Python. Demand is rising — up 137% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.
At which stage of AI development is Python used?
Roles requiring Python are concentrated in: agents (44%), serving infrastructure (21%), application (14%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.
What skills are commonly paired with Python?
Job postings that mention Python most often also require: Machine Learning, C++, Computer Architecture, Data Science, PyTorch.

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