The demand for AI jobs has been skyrocketing in recent times, with many flocking to get careers in the field. This much seems to be true in Singapore, where the government is planning a S$1 billion investment to strengthen AI capabilities.
According to hiring and matching platform Indeed, searches for AI jobs on its site has increased by nearly 150% from March 2018 to March 2023. However, are the talent and necessary skills really there to fulfill the AI jobs available in the market?
AI jobs searches have increased by nearly 150% from March 2018 to March 2023
Indeed shared the most in-demand skills in the field, with machine learning topping the list. Machine learning refers to the field in AI that deals with the development and study of statistical algorithms that can learn from data and generalize to unseen data, thus performing tasks without explicit instructions. To upskill in this area, there are courses online on Coursera and Stanford.
Proficiency in Python is also highly sought after, with over half (54%) of the generative AI jobs asking for Python skills on Indeed. Python is a general-purpose coding language that is built on the philosophy of code readability. It’s considered a beginner-friendly programming language, with many platforms such as Codecademy and datacamp offering courses.
Expertise in PyTorch and C++ is also in high demand, with PyTorch being a fully featured framework for building deep learning models, which is a type of machine learning. Its primary interface is on the Python language as well as something called the Torch library, an open-source machine learning library. There are resources online such as PyTorch.org and learnpytorch.io that talk all about PyTorch.
Deep learning is also highly sought after, with 19% of job listings on Indeed mentioning it. Deep learning is rather similar to machine learning, with the difference being that deep learning uses more advanced methods found in artificial neural networks. IBM has a page dedicated to sharing about the basics of deep learning.
Having fluency in various programming languages such as Java, C, SQL, Spark, and Linux will also give you a leg up in the industry. As Callam Pickering, Senior Economist at Indeed APAC, said, “As AI becomes crucial across industries, there’s a growing need for these skills. This data helps recruiters target specific skills and helps job seekers stay competitive.”
AI skills are in high demand
In addition to the skills mentioned above, Swift is also a programming language worth considering. Swift is a modern programming language compared to its competitors such as C++ (1983), Java (1995), and Python (1991). It’s ranked number 17 in the ranking of the most used programming languages. According to Ted Kremenek, Swift’s security, speed, and accessibility make it the ideal programming language to succeed all the previous ones.
Swift is a modern programming language
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, learning AI skills can open up new career opportunities. With the right resources and dedication, you can stay competitive in the AI job market.
Stay competitive in the AI job market
