Simulation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-05-17, Simulation appears in 1,086 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 31% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about Simulation
+Is Simulation in demand in 2026?
Yes. Simulation appears in 1,086 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, with demand down 31% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (20% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Simulation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the job titles most likely to require Simulation are Software Engineer (20% of postings list Simulation), Machine Learning Engineer (4% of postings list Simulation), Research Scientist (3% of postings list Simulation).
+What skills are commonly paired with Simulation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-05-17), Simulation most often appears alongside Python, C++, machine learning, robotics, computer vision.
+Where is Simulation most in demand?
As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Simulation are Mountain View, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Costa Mesa, New York City, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new Simulation content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring Simulation — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require Simulation
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 215 | 19.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 41 | 3.8% |
| Research Scientist | 34 | 3.1% |
| Systems Engineer | 34 | 3.1% |
| Data Scientist | 33 | 3.0% |
| Robotics Engineer | 26 | 2.4% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 26 | 2.4% |
| Software Engineering Manager | 18 | 1.7% |
| Engineering Manager | 17 | 1.6% |
| Product Manager | 17 | 1.6% |
Top metros hiring for Simulation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | 89 | 25.0% |
| San Francisco | 55 | 15.4% |
| Sunnyvale | 48 | 13.5% |
| Costa Mesa | 41 | 11.5% |
| New York City | 41 | 11.5% |
| London | 28 | 7.9% |
| Austin | 21 | 5.9% |
| Boston | 17 | 4.8% |
| Foster City | 16 | 4.5% |
Skills commonly paired with Simulation
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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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