state estimation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-27, state estimation appears in 21 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 42% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-27
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Frequently asked questions about state estimation
+Is state estimation in demand in 2026?
Yes. state estimation appears in 21 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27, with demand down 42% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (43% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require state estimation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27, the job titles most likely to require state estimation are Software Engineer (43% of postings list state estimation), Robotics Software Engineer (10% of postings list state estimation), Software Architect (10% of postings list state estimation).
+What skills are commonly paired with state estimation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-27), state estimation most often appears alongside C++, sensor fusion, Rust, Python, target tracking.
+Where is state estimation most in demand?
As of 2026-08-27, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring state estimation are Broomfield, San Francisco, Huntington Beach, Boston, Charlestown, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring state estimation — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require state estimation
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 9 | 42.9% |
| Robotics Software Engineer | 2 | 9.5% |
| Software Architect | 2 | 9.5% |
| Autonomy and Robotics Software Engineer | 1 | 4.8% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | 1 | 4.8% |
| Engineering Lead | 1 | 4.8% |
| Flight Software Engineer | 1 | 4.8% |
| Machine Learning Research Engineer | 1 | 4.8% |
| Perception Software Engineer | 1 | 4.8% |
| Robotics Control Engineer | 1 | 4.8% |
Top metros hiring for state estimation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 5 | 23.8% |
| San Francisco | 4 | 19.0% |
| Huntington Beach | 3 | 14.3% |
| Boston | 1 | 4.8% |
| Charlestown | 1 | 4.8% |
| Espoo | 1 | 4.8% |
| Melbourne | 1 | 4.8% |
| Redwood City | 1 | 4.8% |
| Singapore | 1 | 4.8% |
Skills commonly paired with state estimation
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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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