dataset creation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-27, dataset creation appears in 6 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Research Engineer roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-27
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Frequently asked questions about dataset creation
+Is dataset creation in demand in 2026?
Yes. dataset creation appears in 6 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27. It is most often required for Research Engineer roles (67% of Research Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require dataset creation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27, the job titles most likely to require dataset creation are Research Engineer (67% of postings list dataset creation), Applied Scientist / Research Engineer (17% of postings list dataset creation), Product Manager (17% of postings list dataset creation).
+What skills are commonly paired with dataset creation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-27), dataset creation most often appears alongside machine learning, benchmarking, evaluations, debugging, post-training.
+Where is dataset creation most in demand?
As of 2026-08-27, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring dataset creation are San Francisco, Paris, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new dataset creation content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring dataset creation — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require dataset creation
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Research Engineer | 4 | 66.7% |
| Applied Scientist / Research Engineer | 1 | 16.7% |
| Product Manager | 1 | 16.7% |
Top metros hiring for dataset creation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | 66.7% |
| Paris | 1 | 16.7% |
Skills commonly paired with dataset creation
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27. 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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