The European tech job market continues to evolve rapidly. Understanding which skills are in highest demand can help you focus your learning efforts and boost your career prospects in 2026.
Top Technical Skills
1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
AI/ML skills continue to dominate demand across all EU markets, with significant growth in applications from finance to healthcare.
Key Technologies:
- Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn)
- Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering
- Computer Vision and NLP
- MLOps and model deployment
- Responsible AI and ethics
Average EU Salary: €65,000 - €110,000
2. Cloud Architecture & DevOps
As companies accelerate cloud adoption, professionals who can design and manage cloud infrastructure are highly sought after.
- AWS, Azure, Google Cloud: Multi-cloud expertise is valuable
- Kubernetes & Docker: Container orchestration essential
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
- CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
Average EU Salary: €55,000 - €95,000
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