India's AI engineering hiring grew 59.5% YOY; Fastest in the world, per LinkedIn
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 24, 2026, 18:15 (IST)
India's AI engineering job market is booming, with a 59.5% year-on-year hiring surge, leading globally. Beyond Bengaluru, Tier-2 cities like Hyderabad and Vijayawada are witnessing significant AI talent absorption. Businesses, especially SMBs, are prioritizing practical AI applications for immediate deployment, with manufacturing also showing a fourfold increase in AI roles. Execution-focused engineers are in high demand.