Machine learning and Python are most in-demand skills for AI jobs: report

AI jobs on Indeed saw an increase by nearly 150% from 2018 to 2023.

‘Machine learning’ (61%) and Python programming (54%) for generative AI jobs were the most in demand skills for generative AI jobs in Singapore, according to a report by Indeed.

The report said Python was prioritised for its flexibility in AI and machine learning. Meanwhile, other tools such as PyTorch and C++ are also in high demand, showing up in 24% and 23% of job ads, respectively.

“Singapore has rapidly established itself as a global leader on GenAI, adopting these tools faster than their global peers,” Callam Pickering, senior economist at Indeed APAC, said. “As AI becomes crucial across industries, there’s a growing need for these skills. This data helps recruiters target specific skills and helps job seekers stay competitive.”

Other in-demand skills include deep learning (19%) and programming languages like Java (18%), C (13%), SQL (12%), Spark (11%), and Linux (10%).

AI jobs on Indeed saw about a 150% increase from March 2018 to March 2023.

“Singaporean businesses are facing a shortage of talent, with intense competition driven by AI,” Pickering added. “Recruiters need to prioritise hiring for AI skills to keep up with the demand and ensure they don’t fall behind in leveraging Singapore’s AI growth.”

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