Skill
Python
Programming Languages
Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readable syntax and versatility, widely used in web development, data science, machine learning, automation, and scientific computing. It is one of the most popular languages among software engineers, data analysts, and researchers due to its extensive libraries and supportive community.
Python in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 1,975
- Employers
- 287
- Median pay
- $198,000
- Disclose pay
- 79%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 1,557 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Python (1,975)
Demand/ Supply Chain Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency
Richmond, VA · $93,499 – $121,551
This federal role analyzes demand and supply chain data to support military weapons operations, using statistical tools and programming to identify trends, root causes, and performance forecasts. It suits analysts comfortable with data mining, visualization software, and presenting technical findings to senior military leadership.
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Supervisory Data Scientist
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Full-time · Camp Springs, Maryland · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal supervisory role leads a team of data scientists developing analytical models and insights for immigration enforcement operations. It suits experienced data science practitioners ready to move into management and contribute to national security priorities.
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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Scott AFB, Illinois · $109,137 – $141,880
A federal analyst role supporting the Defense Personal Property Program, using statistical modeling and data visualization to optimize military transportation and logistics operations. This position suits someone comfortable with quantitative problem-solving who can work within government systems and wants to contribute to operational efficiency at scale.
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IT Specialist (AI)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
San Francisco, CA · $90,925 – $118,204
A federal IT role building and maintaining AI/ML platforms at CMS, combining platform engineering with governance and compliance work. This suits someone with hands-on experience deploying machine learning systems who is comfortable navigating federal security and regulatory requirements.
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Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Internship · Washington, DC · $41,659 – $54,160
FERC's Pathways Internship Program places students in energy regulatory analysis roles across multiple offices, where they'll assist with litigation support, market analysis, or data engineering depending on placement. This suits undergraduates or graduate students seeking practical experience in federal energy policy and market regulation.
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IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK)
U.S. Coast Guard
Full-time · Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This federal position with the Coast Guard cyber operations team involves planning and executing information security programs, defending networks against threats, and coordinating enterprise-wide incident response across a government agency. It suits cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience in network defense, infrastructure security, and malware analysis who want to contribute to national security in a structured government role.
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Data Scientist (Recent Graduate)
U.S. Census Bureau
Full-time · Suitland, MD · $57,736 – $91,815
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring a recent graduate data scientist to perform database queries, build analytical visualizations, and transform data from multiple sources to support HR operations. This entry-level federal role suits recent graduates with degrees in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science who can work with SQL, Python, R, and Java.
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Economics (Student Trainee)
Economic Research Service
Internship · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
This is a semester-long volunteer opportunity for students to maintain a federal database of food assistance program distribution schedules using public data sources and statistical software. It suits undergraduates or vocational students looking to gain practical experience in research support and data management within a government agency.
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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST
U.S. Marine Corps
Arlington, VA · $85,447 – $111,087
This federal role involves analyzing operational data for the Marine Corps to assess personnel needs and program effectiveness using statistical methods and visualization tools. It suits someone with quantitative analysis experience who can translate complex datasets into insights for military decision-making.
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Senior Production Engineer, Storage
Crusoe
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $170,000 – $205,000
Crusoe seeks a Storage SRE to build and maintain distributed cloud storage infrastructure supporting AI workloads, with a focus on automation, reliability, and performance optimization across block, file, and object storage systems. The role suits experienced storage engineers who want to work on mission-critical infrastructure at a vertically integrated AI company.
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Asked for alongside Python
Measured from the 1,975 open roles that name Python — not from a curated list.
- SQL551 roles27.9%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)474 roles24.0%
- Kubernetes422 roles21.4%
- C++318 roles16.1%
- Go292 roles14.8%
- Java278 roles14.1%
- Microsoft Azure244 roles12.4%
- Docker237 roles12.0%
What employers state they pay
Median
$198,000
Middle half
$162,000 – $241,000
From 1,557 of 1,975 open roles — the 79% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry7%
- Mid18%
- Senior54%
- Lead / Staff / Principal17%
- Management4%
- Executive<1%
From 1,799 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Python roles are
Among the 1,325 of 1,975 open roles we could place on a map.
- New York, NY273
Roles that use Python
Employers hiring for Python
287 in total, most open roles first.
Reports mentioning Python
- Minnesota New Postings Rose 50% This Week as the Wider Count FellOct 21, 2026
- Michigan Job Postings Up 36% This Week, to 337 New RolesOct 20, 2026
- Oregon Added 199 New Roles This Week, a 70% Jump From the Week BeforeOct 20, 2026
- VF Corporation Posted 654 Roles This Week — 73% of Its Open Listings on Our BoardsSep 22, 2026
- Ohio Added 310 New Job Postings This Week, Up 40% From the Prior WeekSep 21, 2026
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.