simulation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-25, simulation appears in 124 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand up 85% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-25
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Frequently asked questions about simulation
+Is simulation in demand in 2026?
Yes. simulation appears in 124 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25, with demand up 85% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (30% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require simulation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25, the job titles most likely to require simulation are Software Engineer (30% of postings list simulation), Research Scientist (7% of postings list simulation), Data Scientist (6% of postings list simulation).
+What skills are commonly paired with simulation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-25), simulation most often appears alongside Python, C++, machine learning, robotics, testing.
+Where is simulation most in demand?
As of 2026-08-25, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring simulation are Costa Mesa, San Francisco, Washington, Boston, Foster City, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new simulation content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring simulation — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require simulation
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 37 | 29.8% |
| Research Scientist | 9 | 7.3% |
| Data Scientist | 7 | 5.6% |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 5 | 4.0% |
| Robotics Software Engineer | 5 | 4.0% |
| Applied Scientist | 4 | 3.2% |
| Engineering Manager | 3 | 2.4% |
| Graphics Engineer | 3 | 2.4% |
| Principal Engineer Team Lead | 3 | 2.4% |
| Program Manager | 3 | 2.4% |
Top metros hiring for simulation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | 15 | 12.1% |
| San Francisco | 10 | 8.1% |
| Washington | 8 | 6.5% |
| Boston | 7 | 5.6% |
| Foster City | 5 | 4.0% |
| Toronto | 5 | 4.0% |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 3.2% |
| Pittsburgh | 4 | 3.2% |
| Ashville | 3 | 2.4% |
Skills commonly paired with simulation
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25. 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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- Skillenai jobs index, deduplicated daily
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