High-demand careers
One thousand seven hundred and fifty-six careers with growing or fast-growing demand, careers where the underlying employment data shows growing or fast-growing demand, the kind of roles where good people are absorbed quickly and salaries trend upward as the work expands. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 30 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 30 of 36
Rust Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Develops high-performance backend systems using Rust; emphasizes memory safety and concurrent systems.
Rust Developer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Develops systems software, infrastructure tools, and performance-critical applications using Rust, leveraging its…
S&OP Manager (Sales & Operations Planning)
Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; MBA preferred · $115,000
Facilitates the integrated sales and operations planning process to align demand forecasts, supply capacity, and…
SaaS Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Develops Software-as-a-Service platforms; handles multi-tenancy and subscription management.
SaaS Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree · $125,000
Manages the operational aspects of a SaaS business including billing, provisioning, infrastructure monitoring, SLA…
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Safety Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees within a workplace. They develop and…
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Generates qualified leads and sets meetings for account executives through cold outreach, email campaigns, and social…
Sales Director
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Leads and manages a sales team to achieve revenue targets, develops sales strategies, and fosters client relationships…
Sales Enablement Manager
Bachelor's degree · $120,000
Develops and delivers training programs, sales playbooks, competitive intelligence, and tools that help sales teams…
Sales Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Optimize sales processes, strategies, and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness by analyzing sales data,…
Sales Trainer
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Develops and delivers training programs to sales teams, focusing on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer…
Salesforce Developer / Architect
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Develops custom applications and integrations on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components, and…
SAP BW/BI Consultant (Business Warehouse)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Business Analytics · $118,000
Designs and implements SAP Business Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions including data modeling, ETL…
SAP Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Implement, configure, and optimize SAP software solutions by analyzing client business processes, identifying gaps, and…
SAP FICO Consultant (Finance & Controlling)
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or IT; SAP FICO certification required · $120,000
Configures and implements SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules to support general ledger, accounts…
SAP Functional Consultant (MM/SD/PP/WM)
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Engineering; SAP certification required · $115,000
Configures and customizes SAP modules including Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, and…
SAP Integration Specialist (PI/PO/CPI)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering · $120,000
Designs and implements SAP integration solutions using Process Integration, Process Orchestration, and Cloud Platform…
SAP Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Manages the overall planning, execution, and delivery of SAP implementation projects. This involves coordinating…
SAP Project Manager
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Engineering; PMP and SAP certifications preferred · $130,000
Manages end-to-end SAP implementation and upgrade projects including scope definition, resource planning, timeline…
SAP S/4HANA Migration Consultant
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; SAP S/4HANA certification required · $145,000
Leads the technical and functional migration of legacy SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA, managing data conversion, custom…
SAP Solution Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering; multiple SAP certifications · $155,000
Designs enterprise-wide SAP solution architectures spanning multiple modules and integrations, ensuring technical…
SAP SuccessFactors Consultant (HCM)
Bachelor's in HR, IT, or Business; SAP SuccessFactors certification required · $115,000
Implements and configures SAP SuccessFactors cloud HCM modules including Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance, and…
SAP Technical Consultant
Bachelor"s degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and implements SAP solutions, customizing modules, integrating systems, and providing technical…
School Counselor
Master's Degree · $60,000
Guides students through academic, social, and emotional development. Provides support, resources, and interventions to…
Science Editor
Master's Degree · $90,000
Edits scientific manuscripts and publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards. This…
Science Entrepreneur / Biotech Founder
Ph.D. in Science or Engineering; MBA helpful · $145,000
Translates scientific discoveries into commercial ventures, founding biotech or deeptech startups, raising venture…
Scriptwriter (Video / Podcast / Brand Films)
Bachelor's in Film, Communications, Creative Writing, or English; portfolio/reel essential · $72,000
Writes scripts for brand videos, explainer animations, podcast episodes, webinars, and brand films, structuring…
Scriptwriter (Video/Motion)
Bachelor's Degree in Writing, Film, or Communications · $75,000
Writes scripts for video, motion, and interactive media. Develops compelling narratives and dialogue for production.
SD-WAN / Network Architect
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Cisco CCDE/CCIE, SASE vendor certifications · $135,000
Designs enterprise-wide network architectures including SD-WAN deployments, SASE frameworks, and hybrid cloud…
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
Search / Information Retrieval Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD valued) · $185,000
Builds and optimizes search systems including indexing, ranking algorithms, query understanding, and relevance tuning…
Search Engineer (Elasticsearch/Solr)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $170,000
Specializes in search technologies; implements full-text search and analytics.
Securities Lending Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $112,340
Execute securities lending and borrowing transactions on behalf of financial institutions, managing associated risks…
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $59,300
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance…
Security Awareness Training Specialist
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Communications, or Education; Security+ and training certifications · $78,000
Designs and delivers cybersecurity awareness programs for organizations, creating phishing simulations, training…
Security Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Advises organizations on cybersecurity best practices, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements robust security…
Security Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Implements security measures and best practices; manages vulnerabilities and ensures compliance.
Security Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $175,000
Develops security systems; implements cryptography and security protocols.
Security Engineer (Application/Cloud)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity · $155,000
Designs and implements security controls for cloud infrastructure and applications, conducting security reviews,…
Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CISSP, CISM, GSOM certifications · $128,000
Leads the Security Operations Center team, managing analysts, defining detection strategies, overseeing incident…
Security Testing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $148,000
Performs security testing and vulnerability assessments; identifies security flaws in applications.
Seismic / Earthquake Engineer
Master's degree (Structural/Earthquake Engineering; PhD valued) · $115,000
Specializes in designing structures to resist earthquake forces, performing seismic hazard analysis, dynamic structural…
Seismologist
Master's degree · $93,580
Seismologists are geoscientists who specialize in the study of earthquakes and seismic waves. They monitor and analyze…
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
High School Diploma · $51,180
Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor…
Senior Account Executive
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Manages key client accounts, develops strategic relationships, and drives revenue growth through effective sales…
Senior Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, and assist with audits while supervising…
Senior Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Designs, develops, and implements automated systems and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability…
Senior Backend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads backend architecture and system design; mentors developers and drives technical decisions for scalability.
Senior Community Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develop and execute strategies to engage and grow an online community while fostering positive relationships,…