Top jobs of the future
Many popular jobs with the highest-paying skills we see today, such as AI engineers, were nonexistent a few years ago. In addition to many of the positions we’ve already covered, the future looks bright for jobs in cloud computing, blockchain, AI, and robotics, to name a few. These categories require specific knowledge bases and skillsets and are good candidates for technology specialists interested in upskilling to help ensure greater job security and demand.
Cloud computing
Businesses are shifting from a corporate data center-centric model to cloud-based XaaS (anything as a service) platforms. Reasons include the ability to be more agile and adaptive, better support a remote workforce, and shift from CapEx to OpEx financial model, which helps preserve cash. Simultaneously, individuals use the cloud to store and manage their data versus on a personal network or computer. Sought-after cloud computing skills include programming, ML, AI, IT and cybersecurity expertise, development operations, and serverless architecture knowledge. The average rate for cloud computing ranges from $40 to $150 per hour.
Blockchain
This system, created behind Bitcoin cryptocurrency, is a virtual ledger capable of recording and verifying a high digital transaction recording volume. It’s practically if not totally impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system, making Bitcoins impervious to being hacked, double spent, or faked. Companies in various business sectors are rushing to use blockchain in innovative ways, creating a greater demand for blockchain developers. Skills for blockchain specialists include in-depth knowledge of blockchain architecture, web development, public architecture, and expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++. The average rate for blockchain developers ranges from $50 to $125 per hour.
AI
Artificial intelligence simulates human intelligence in machines programmed to think and act like humans. Poised to disrupt major industries, including healthcare, E-commerce, entertainment, banking, financial services, transportation, and manufacturing, AI has only begun to impact how humans live and conduct business. Skills for AI developers include knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, R, and C++, a strong understanding of statistics, probability, mathematical concepts, applied mathematics, algorithms, and distributed computing. The average rate for AI developers ranges from $40 to $135 per hour.
Robotics
Another hot tech field, robotics involves the design, construction, and use of machines (robots) to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, either substituting human actions entirely or providing tools that make jobs easier. In addition to physical robots, the field of robotics includes RPA. Fundamentally, RPA enables the replication of repetitive tasks such as data entry. Robotics engineers should possess core mathematics and science skills, have expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++, using complex AI and machine language (ML) algorithms, problem-solving, and creative thinking. The average rate for robotics engineer ranges from $45 to $100 per hour.
- Shivam Mishra
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