Indeed Reveals Top AI Skills Wanted by Singapore Employers, ETHRWorldSEA

Indeed reveals AI skills most sought after by Singapore employers

Indeed, the world's leading recruiting and matching platform, today released data on the most sought-after skills for AI jobs in Singapore. According to Indeed, the most in-demand skills are machine learning (ML) and Python programming. Recruiters are also looking for expertise in PyTorch, C++, and Java. Indeed data shows that 61% of AI jobs in Singapore mention “machine learning,” with more than half (54%) calling for Python skills. Python is valued for its flexibility in AI and ML. PyTorch and C++ are also popular, appearing in 24% and 23% of job ads, respectively. Other in-demand skills include deep learning (19%) and programming languages such as Java (18%), C (13%), SQL (12%), Spark (11%), and Linux (10%).

Callam Pickering, senior economist at Indeed APAC, said: “Singapore is quickly establishing itself as a global leader in GenAI, adopting these tools faster than the rest of the world. As AI becomes more important across industries, the need for these skills is growing. This data will help recruiters target specific skills and help jobseekers stay competitive.”

Interest in AI-related careers has grown exponentially in recent years, with searches for AI-related jobs on Indeed increasing by nearly 150% from March 2018 to March 2023.

Singapore aims to become an AI hub, with the government planning to invest $1 billion to boost its AI capabilities. “Singaporean businesses are facing a talent shortage due to intense competition from AI,” Pickering added. “Recruiters need to prioritise hiring talent with AI skills to meet demand and keep up with capitalising on Singapore's AI growth.”