These are the Top 5 most prevalent job openings and related skills in the startup world:
1. Software Engineer
While it isn't surprising that Software Engineer made the top of the list, it is notable that demand for technical talent at startups hasn't decelerated. Can you guess the most desired coding language among the top 200 startups? Python came in at #1 with 42% of Software Engineering job descriptions listing the language. Close seconds were Javascript (38%) and Java (35%). As for degrees, 20% of Software Engineer openings either require or prefer a master's.
2. Account Manager
Salesforce still dominates the requirements for this role. A whopping 50% of Account Manager descriptions listed Salesforce as a skill. Needless to say, it's worth including Salesforce on your resume if you have the relevant experience. Additionally, MBA requirements are a hot topic with Sheryl Sandberg having commented that "MBAs are not necessary at Facebook" in a recent interview. Only 7% of Account Manager roles prefer a MBA versus 25% of Business Development & Strategy roles, which came in lower on UpScored's list of top job openings.
3. Data & Analytics Professional
With the growth of new technology, the amount of data to analyze has grown at an exorbitant pace. According to UpScored, data science and analytics is starting to infiltrate every part of the organization - from sales and operations to talent acquisition. Similar to Software Engineering roles, Python is a top skill included in 53% of data job descriptions. SQL is still required for most roles, though with big data technology becoming more prevalent, the skillset is evolving. On a different note, approximately 37% of these roles prefer a master's while 13% prefer a PhD. With the proliferation of data science bootcamps like Metis and NYC Data Science Academy, the preference for masters and PhDs may decrease over the next few years.
4. HR & Talent Acquisition Professional
The growing focus on "people analytics" is showing up in the numbers, and the importance placed on this role has certainly increased in the last year. What's interesting is that 49% of the openings analyzed in UpScored's study are looking for candidates with experience in "technology recruiting." In fact, more job descriptions listed "technology" than general sourcing (46%) and interviewing (40%). Another trend to watch in recruiting is social media, as approximately 15% of Talent Acquisition descriptions now require social media skills.
5. Product Manager
Product Manager is an ambiguous title that can require a range of different skills depending on the company and specific position. That said, the primary skills required for this role include product strategy, launch, and development (in that order). Approximately 43% of Product Manager descriptions either require or prefer a computer science background. Additionally, experience with Agile software development methodologies is preferred in 25% of the roles with Scrum and Kanban preferred in 7% and 3%, respectively.
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