numerical analysis jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-29, numerical analysis appears in 22 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Research Scientist roles, with demand down 75% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-29
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Frequently asked questions about numerical analysis
+Is numerical analysis in demand in 2026?
Yes. numerical analysis appears in 22 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-29, with demand down 75% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Research Scientist roles (86% of Research Scientist postings list it).
+What jobs require numerical analysis?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-29, the job titles most likely to require numerical analysis are Research Scientist (86% of postings list numerical analysis), Research Engineer (9% of postings list numerical analysis), Advanced Research Scientist (4% of postings list numerical analysis).
+What skills are commonly paired with numerical analysis?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-29), numerical analysis most often appears alongside linear algebra, high-performance software, differential equations, controls, testing.
+Where is numerical analysis most in demand?
As of 2026-08-29, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring numerical analysis are Broomfield, Fort Collins, Waltham, Huntsville, New York City, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring numerical analysis — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require numerical analysis
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 19 | 86.4% |
| Research Engineer | 2 | 9.1% |
| Advanced Research Scientist | 1 | 4.5% |
Top metros hiring for numerical analysis
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 6 | 27.3% |
| Fort Collins | 5 | 22.7% |
| Waltham | 4 | 18.2% |
| Huntsville | 2 | 9.1% |
| New York City | 2 | 9.1% |
| Reston | 1 | 4.5% |
Skills commonly paired with numerical analysis
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-29. 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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