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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

on Career App

Employers
287

hiring for it

Median pay
$198,000

from 1,557 roles

Disclose pay
79%

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.

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.

Employers hiring for Python

287 in total, most open roles first.

Related skills

Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.

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