Machine learning, data science dominate top tech jobs

There was further evidence of the high demand for artificial intelligence and data science professionals this week, as job site Indeed.com Three of the top 10 spots went to AI and data-related positions, with the job of machine learning engineer now coming in at a strong second place finish. Meanwhile, more than 10 percent of new jobs created in the U.K. this year have been in technology fields, with expertise in artificial intelligence and data science two of the primary drivers--but filling those positions is proving tough. Confirming the demand for technology jobs in general, tech jobs are the third-largest category in "hard to fill" roles on Indeed's platform, behind sales and management. Indeed based its top tech jobs list on hundreds of thousands of job searches and vacancy listings conducted on its website over the past 12 months. "The software economy is driving significant new employment opportunities in London, and this is showing up in the tech talent shortage, especially where developer and more senior roles are concerned," said Raj Mukherjee, a senior vice president at Indeed.