state estimation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-05-17, state estimation appears in 168 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 35% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about state estimation
+Is state estimation in demand in 2026?
Yes. state estimation appears in 168 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, with demand down 35% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (25% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require state estimation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the job titles most likely to require state estimation are Software Engineer (25% of postings list state estimation), SLAM Architect (5% of postings list state estimation), Tracking Software Engineer (5% of postings list state estimation).
+What skills are commonly paired with state estimation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-05-17), state estimation most often appears alongside C++, Python, sensor fusion, SLAM, computer vision.
+Where is state estimation most in demand?
As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring state estimation are Costa Mesa, San Francisco, Boston, Pittsburgh, Redwood City, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new state estimation content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring state estimation — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require state estimation
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 42 | 25.0% |
| SLAM Architect | 8 | 4.8% |
| Tracking Software Engineer | 8 | 4.8% |
| Perception Engineer | 7 | 4.2% |
| Robotics Software Engineer | 7 | 4.2% |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 5 | 3.0% |
| GNC Engineer | 5 | 3.0% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 5 | 3.0% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | 4 | 2.4% |
| Flight Software Engineer | 4 | 2.4% |
Top metros hiring for state estimation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | 19 | 25.0% |
| San Francisco | 14 | 18.4% |
| Boston | 8 | 10.5% |
| Pittsburgh | 8 | 10.5% |
| Redwood City | 7 | 9.2% |
| Austin | 6 | 7.9% |
| Huntington Beach | 6 | 7.9% |
| Palo Alto | 4 | 5.3% |
| Washington | 4 | 5.3% |
Skills commonly paired with state estimation
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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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