The 10 Hottest IT Skills For 2026
CIO, Thursday, November 27th, 2025
The rise of AI has created more demand for IT skills to support the emerging tech's implementation in organizations across every industry. These top skills have seen the most growth since 2024, according to new data from Indeed.
Gen AI has reshaped the IT skills market as companies restructure for AI strategies, and prioritize candidates and employees with AI skills. Data from Indeed's 2025 Tech Talent Report show that the top four roles affected by AI-related restructuring include software engineers and developers, QA engineers, product managers, and project managers. Companies are now focusing their efforts and hiring budgets on professionals with skills in cybersecurity, data analytics and analysis, and building or managing AI teams.