state estimation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-09-21, state estimation appears in 185 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand up 46% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-21
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Frequently asked questions about state estimation
+Is state estimation in demand in 2026?
Yes. state estimation appears in 185 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-21, with demand up 46% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (26% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require state estimation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-21, the job titles most likely to require state estimation are Software Engineer (26% of postings list state estimation), GNC Engineer (8% of postings list state estimation), Autonomy Engineer (5% of postings list state estimation).
+What skills are commonly paired with state estimation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-09-21), state estimation most often appears alongside Python, C++, sensor fusion, Linux, machine learning.
+Where is state estimation most in demand?
As of 2026-09-21, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring state estimation are Sunnyvale, Broomfield, Mountain View, San Francisco, Waltham, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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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 | 49 | 26.5% |
| GNC Engineer | 15 | 8.1% |
| Autonomy Engineer | 9 | 4.9% |
| Robotics Software Engineer | 6 | 3.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | 5 | 2.7% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 5 | 2.7% |
| Engineering Manager | 4 | 2.2% |
| Robotics Engineer | 4 | 2.2% |
| Robotics Systems Engineer | 4 | 2.2% |
| Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer | 3 | 1.6% |
Top metros hiring for state estimation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | 20 | 10.8% |
| Broomfield | 19 | 10.3% |
| Mountain View | 11 | 5.9% |
| San Francisco | 11 | 5.9% |
| Waltham | 8 | 4.3% |
| San Mateo | 7 | 3.8% |
| El Segundo | 6 | 3.2% |
| London | 5 | 2.7% |
| Austin | 4 | 2.2% |
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 2026-09-21. 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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