Data science jobs requiring Python

Why Python Jobs Are in High Demand in 2026

Python has firmly established itself as the backbone of modern data science, machine learning, and AI engineering workflows. In 2026, it remains the most requested programming language in data-related job postings across the USA and Europe — and for good reason. From rapid prototyping with Jupyter Notebooks to production-grade ML pipelines built with scikit-learn, PyTorch, and TensorFlow, Python's versatility makes it indispensable at every stage of the data lifecycle. Its rich ecosystem — including Pandas, NumPy, Polars, and PySpark — empowers teams to move from raw data ingestion to actionable insight faster than any competing stack.

TikTok San Jose, California, United States

Data Scientist

fulltime

Hadoop Hive PHP Python SQL

$153000 - $296000

Jacobs Krakow, , Poland

Senior Data Scientist

fulltime

PostgreSQL Python SQL

TikTok San Jose, California, United States

Data Scientist - TikTok Shop User Growth

fulltime

$176355 - $329333

Apple Austin, Texas, United States

Data Scientist

fulltime

Docker Kubernetes MySQL Python Snowflake +1 more

SAIC , Virginia, United States

NASA Data Scientist Senior

fulltime

.NET AWS Alteryx Apache Azure +8 more

$125001 - $150000

SAIC Eglin AFB, Florida, United States

Data Scientist

fulltime

Apache Kafka Apache Spark Python TensorFlow

Mondelēz International Mumbai, , India

Data Scientist

fulltime

C++ Databricks Excel Java JavaScript +7 more

Otsuka Pharmaceutical , , United States

Head of Data Strategy, Science and Services

fulltime

$238270 - $369955

Epsilon Chicago, Illinois, United States

Data Scientist

fulltime

Python