cloud computing jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-05-17, cloud computing appears in 1,180 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 34% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about cloud computing
+Is cloud computing in demand in 2026?
Yes. cloud computing appears in 1,180 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, with demand down 34% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (20% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require cloud computing?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the job titles most likely to require cloud computing are Software Engineer (20% of postings list cloud computing), Solutions Architect (6% of postings list cloud computing), Data Scientist (3% of postings list cloud computing).
+What skills are commonly paired with cloud computing?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-05-17), cloud computing most often appears alongside Python, AWS, Distributed systems, machine learning, Azure.
+Where is cloud computing most in demand?
As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring cloud computing are London, New York City, San Francisco, Bengaluru, Singapore, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new cloud computing content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring cloud computing — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require cloud computing
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 232 | 19.7% |
| Solutions Architect | 74 | 6.3% |
| Data Scientist | 36 | 3.1% |
| Engineering Manager | 34 | 2.9% |
| Data Engineer | 25 | 2.1% |
| Cloud Engineer | 23 | 1.9% |
| Software Architect | 22 | 1.9% |
| IT Consultant | 21 | 1.8% |
| Backend Engineer | 20 | 1.7% |
| IT Architect | 20 | 1.7% |
Top metros hiring for cloud computing
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| London | 49 | 22.1% |
| New York City | 45 | 20.3% |
| San Francisco | 29 | 13.1% |
| Bengaluru | 27 | 12.2% |
| Singapore | 16 | 7.2% |
| Paris | 15 | 6.8% |
| Barcelona | 14 | 6.3% |
| Sunnyvale | 14 | 6.3% |
| Mountain View | 13 | 5.9% |
Skills commonly paired with cloud computing
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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