In 2025, A.I. It's officially unavoidable. It used to lurk in the background as early adopters experimented with it. But this year, companies invested more than Investment in AI was $202 billion, a 75% increase from $114 billion in 2024. major technology companies They competed fiercely for AI talent and offered astronomical rewards.
The demand for talent has skyrocketed and, unsurprisingly, this extends to the demand for jobs in AI, data science and engineering, which has increased by 28% compared to 2024, according to the data provided. fast company By IT staffing company Mondo. The company also provided data on the top five jobs that will grow in popularity in 2025, listed by demand.
Some jobs are new to Mondo's dataset. Some companies have seen an explosion in demand compared to 2024. all AI related. While the growth of certain occupations is exponential every year, as we close out 2025, it's clear that this was the year of artificial intelligence.
And technology isn't going anywhere. These jobs are neither:
1. Data Engineer (18% growth)
The strength of AI is determined by the strength of the data that powers it. Accurate and reliable data is a must, and as the demand for AI grows, so does the demand for data engineers who can ensure that models are fed the highest quality data.
2. Analytical Engineer (25% growth)
Analytical engineers help companies understand the data they have and use it to provide actionable insights. Organize data to make it easier to analyze, apply software engineering best practices to analytical code, and design and maintain data models. You can also collaborate with other teams within your organization to use these insights to help make better decisions.
3. AI full stack engineer (new)
AI full-stack engineers can create complete AI applications. Build the front-end user experience, the back-end infrastructure that powers your applications, and optionally incorporate AI. In a world where everyone wants to jump on the AI bandwagon, AI full-stack engineers are the next generation of full-stack engineers.
4. AI solution consultant (new)
One of the biggest challenges facing companies implementing AI is understanding where the technology can make a difference. AI solution consultants act as a liaison between business leaders and technical teams. They identify use cases for AI, evaluate which tools to adopt, and consider how AI should be implemented.
5. AI Business Insights Analyst: (New)
AI Business Insights Analysts combine data analysis and insights from AI with the surrounding business context to help leaders understand how to shape strategy in an ever-changing world.
“The fastest-growing roles are at the intersection of AI, data infrastructure, and business translation, reflecting employer demand for people who can deploy, manage, and operate AI at scale. ” Stephanie Wernick Barker I wrote in an email. “Compared to 2024, employers employment There are fewer “generalists” and more hybrid specialists who combine technical depth with measurable business impact. ”
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