Machine Learning Engineer skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Machine Learning Engineer postings that mention each skill.

1. Machine learningdistinctive77%
2. Pythondistinctive69%
3. LLMsdistinctive59%
4. Researchdistinctive47%
5. Javadistinctive31%
6. C++distinctive31%
7. AWSdistinctive29%
8. Deep learningdistinctive27%
9. Training and coaching26%
10. Leadership23%
11. PyTorchdistinctive21%
12. Stakeholder management20%
13. Statisticsdistinctive18%
14. Communication16%
15. CI/CDdistinctive16%

“Distinctive” means Machine Learning Engineer postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Machine Learning Engineer skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Research Scientist90% overlapShared: Machine learning, LLMs, Research, PyTorchHow to switch
• Data Scientist71% overlapShared: Python, Machine learning, LLMs, ResearchHow to switch
• Software Engineer55% overlapShared: Python, Java, C++, AWSHow to switch
• Statistician51% overlapShared: Python, C++, Research, Machine learningHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Machine Learning Engineer need?

In 1,248 current Machine Learning Engineer job postings, the skills asked for most often are Machine learning (77%), Python (69%), LLMs (59%), Research (47%), Java (31%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Machine Learning Engineer move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Statistician. Research Scientist shares skills such as Machine learning, LLMs, Research.