Need a new job? These AI roles are the fastest growing in the US, says LinkedIn

"With generative AI being all the buzz these days, it's no surprise that employers are looking for professionals with the right AI skills. That can mean people in sales, marketing, and other business areas who need to work with AI data. It can also mean developers, engineers, and others who design and set up the needed AI tools and systems."

"In first place is AI engineer, aka machine learning engineer. In this role, you develop and set up AI models that tackle complex tasks demanding decision-making and problem-solving skills, challenges that would normally require a human being. The typical programming languages and tech skills required are LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and PyTorch. The most common industries in need of AI engineers are Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services."

Generative AI has increased employer demand for professionals with AI skills across business and technical roles. Twenty-five fastest-growing US roles include several AI occupations among the top ten, notably AI engineer, AI consultant/strategist, and AI/ML researcher. AI engineers develop and deploy models for complex decision-making tasks and commonly require LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and PyTorch. These roles concentrate in Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services, with many positions in San Francisco, New York City, and Dallas. Average prior experience is about 3.7 years; common transitions include software engineer, data scientist, and full-stack engineer. Remote and hybrid work comprise roughly 26% and 27% respectively.

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