Fastest growing jobs in Singapore to include teaching and AI roles in 2026: LinkedIn

[SINGAPORE] Singapore's fastest growing jobs in 2026 include jobs that require technical and human skills, according to LinkedIn's list of growing jobs in the city-state released on Wednesday (7 January).

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes jobs and the labor market is in constant flux, jobs that stand out include technical and strategic roles such as AI engineers and machine learning researchers, along with roles that require human judgment and connections such as teachers, career guidance counselors, and medical officers, the business social networking platform said.

Compiled by data scientists at LinkedIn, this list highlights some of the fastest growing roles over the past three years. To rank on the list, jobs had to have a sufficient number of jobs with positive growth across the platform's member base over the past year.

Here are the 15 fastest growing jobs in Singapore in 2026.

1.AI engineer

First up is the role of an AI engineer, who creates text, images, audio, or code and builds and refines AI models that integrate it into products.

They typically work in industries such as technology, information and internet, IT services and consulting, and media and communications.

Skills commonly associated with this role include large-scale language modeling (LLM) and search augmentation generation (RAG) skills.

2. AI Officer

Head of AI is second on the list. This role is typically found in industries such as technology, information and internet, IT services and consulting, and business consulting and services.

The Head of AI will lead the company's AI strategy and oversee research, model development, platforms, and talent.

LLM, RAG, and AI strategy skills are typically associated with this role.

3. Machine learning researchers

Third place went to the role of machine learning researchers, who design and test algorithms, run experiments, and publish results to advance machine learning.

This job is most common in higher education, research services, technology, information and internet.

The skills most commonly associated with this role are the use of PyTorch, deep learning, and convolutional neural networks.

4. Payment operations specialist

This role processes electronic and card payments, as well as reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.

This is common in the technology, information, internet, credit intermediation, business consulting and services industries.

Skills related to Swift Payments, electronic payments, and payment gateways are most commonly associated with this job.

5. Fundraising Manager

This job requires planning campaigns, writing grants, and building relationships to secure donations for the charity's mission.

These roles are commonly found in nonprofit organizations, civic organizations, social organizations, and the higher education sector.

They typically have skills such as managing fundraising campaigns, engaging donors, and writing grants.

6. Guidance Counselor

This role supports students' academic, career and emotional development through counseling.

This role is typically needed in education, health, and human services.

Career counseling skills, mental health counseling expertise, and academic advising are most commonly associated with this job.

7. Teacher

This job is colloquially considered an “iron bowl” job, a Chinese expression for stable work.

Teachers educate and guide students by delivering lessons and facilitating learning. Teachers are commonly found in the education, health and human services, and e-learning industries.

This job typically involves classroom management, lesson planning, and curriculum development skills.

8. Quantitative researchers

These researchers develop and analyze models to interpret data and predict financial or scientific trends.

Typically, such researchers are needed in health and human services, capital markets, IT services and consulting.

Skills in quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, and statistical research are commonly associated with this role.

9. Medical Officer

They lead healthcare programs and facilities, managing budgets, staff, compliance, and clinical quality.

These licensed physicians are most commonly found in the military and international affairs departments, the medical industry, and higher education.

Their most common skills include emergency medicine, medical education, and primary care.

10. Psychologist

These professionals use evidence-based treatments to assess, diagnose, and treat mental and behavioral disorders.

Skills commonly associated with this role include psychological assessment, clinical psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Psychologists typically work for nonprofit organizations, medical institutions, and even civic and social organizations.

11. Business Development Manager

These managers expand the business into new markets, build partnerships, and develop plans.

Skills commonly associated with this role are go-to-market strategy skills, account management, and market analysis.

This role is most commonly found in research services, nonprofit organizations, and the media and communications sector.

12. Strategic Advisor

This role provides senior guidance on complex business decisions by weighing options and recommending actions.

Skills required for this role include expertise in strategic business advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and executive coaching.

Strategic advisors are most commonly found in the fields of technology, information, internet, IT services and consulting, and business consulting and services.

13. Health Safety and Environmental Engineer

These engineers design and implement systems to keep people and the environment safe, reduce risk, and ensure compliance.

These are most commonly associated with industries such as chemical manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, and computer and electronics manufacturing.

Skills for this role typically relate to health safety environmental management systems and hazard identification.

14. Marketer

These professionals promote products and services and drive sales through outreach activities and demonstrations.

They typically work in advertising, business consulting, and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.

Such roles typically require skills in sales and marketing, cold calling, and social media marketing.

15. Founder

Last on LinkedIn's list are the roles of founders, the people who start and build companies. This includes forming the company's vision, validating the problem, and securing resources.

This position is most commonly found in the technology sector, information and internet, business consulting and services, and IT services and consulting industries.

Entrepreneurship, business development, and business strategy skills are most commonly associated with this role.