Hot Technology: C++

C++ is a general-purpose programming language created by Bjarne Stroustrup as an extension of the C programming language, or "C with Classes". The language has expanded significantly over time, and modern C++ now has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation. It is almost always implemented as a compiled language, and many vendors provide C++ compilers, including the Free Software Foundation, LLVM, Microsoft, Intel, Oracle, and IBM, so it is available on many platforms. Read more at Wikipedia

Occupations linked to this hot technology skill are listed below based on the percentage of their job postings that include the skill.

The skill is considered In Demand for the occupation if it is mentioned in 5% or more of the occupation’s employer job postings.

Percentage	Job Zone	Code	Occupation
33	4	15-1255.01	Video Game Designers Bright Outlook
25	4	17-2199.08	Robotics Engineers
22	5	15-2021.00	Mathematicians
18	5	15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists
13	4	17-2061.00	Computer Hardware Engineers
13	4	17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers
13	4	17-2072.01	Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
11	4	15-1252.00	Software Developers
11	4	15-1299.04	Penetration Testers
10	4	15-2051.00	Data Scientists
10	5	13-2099.01	Financial Quantitative Analysts
9	5	19-1029.01	Bioinformatics Scientists
9	4	17-2199.07	Photonics Engineers
7	3	15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
7	4	17-2011.00	Aerospace Engineers
7	4	17-2072.00	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
6	4	15-1251.00	Computer Programmers
6	3	17-3024.01	Robotics Technicians
6	5	25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
5	4	15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
5	4	17-2141.02	Automotive Engineers
4	4	17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers
4	3	15-1254.00	Web Developers
4	5	19-2012.00	Physicists
4	4	15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers
3	4	15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects
2	5	15-2041.00	Statisticians
2	4	17-2112.02	Validation Engineers
2	4	17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers
2	4	15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators
2	4	17-2031.00	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
2	4	17-2161.00	Nuclear Engineers
2	4	27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers
1	4	17-2131.00	Materials Engineers
1	4	27-1014.00	Special Effects Artists and Animators
1	4	17-2112.00	Industrial Engineers
1	4	15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers
1	4	15-1242.00	Database Administrators
1	5	11-9041.00	Architectural and Engineering Managers
1	4	17-2111.00	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
1	3	15-1299.02	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
1	5	19-1029.04	Biologists
1	4	11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers
1	4	41-9031.00	Sales Engineers
1	3	15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts
Under 1%	4	15-1243.00	Database Architects
Under 1%	4	15-1212.00	Information Security Analysts
Under 1%	3	27-1013.00	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Under 1%	4	33-3021.06	Intelligence Analysts
Under 1%	3	17-3012.00	Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Under 1%	4	15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists
Under 1%	5	15-2031.00	Operations Research Analysts
Under 1%	4	15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers
Under 1%	4	15-2051.01	Business Intelligence Analysts
Under 1%	4	17-2041.00	Chemical Engineers
Under 1%	4	15-2011.00	Actuaries
Under 1%	3	15-1232.00	Computer User Support Specialists
Under 1%	4	13-2054.00	Financial Risk Specialists
Under 1%	4	17-2081.00	Environmental Engineers
Under 1%	3	17-3023.00	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Under 1%	4	13-1111.00	Management Analysts
Under 1%	4	19-2031.00	Chemists
Under 1%	4	41-3031.00	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Under 1%	3	17-3026.00	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Not available	3	17-3021.00	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Not available	5	19-3091.00	Anthropologists and Archeologists
Not available	5	19-2011.00	Astronomers
Not available	4	19-2021.00	Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Not available	3	49-2091.00	Avionics Technicians
Not available	4	15-2099.01	Bioinformatics Technicians
Not available	5	15-2041.01	Biostatisticians
Not available	4	15-1299.07	Blockchain Engineers
Not available	4	25-2023.00	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Not available	3	19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians
Not available	5	19-2041.01	Climate Change Policy Analysts
Not available	4	15-2051.02	Clinical Data Managers
Not available	4	27-2022.00	Coaches and Scouts
Not available	4	29-2011.01	Cytogenetic Technologists
Not available	4	15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts
Not available	5	19-3011.00	Economists
Not available	3	17-3024.00	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Not available	3	47-4011.01	Energy Auditors
Not available	5	25-1032.00	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	5	19-3011.01	Environmental Economists
Not available	4	17-3025.00	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Not available	4	19-2041.00	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Not available	4	17-2141.01	Fuel Cell Engineers
Not available	5	19-1029.03	Geneticists
Not available	4	17-1022.01	Geodetic Surveyors
Not available	5	17-2112.01	Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Not available	5	19-2043.00	Hydrologists
Not available	4	13-2053.00	Insurance Underwriters
Not available	2	43-4121.00	Library Assistants, Clerical
Not available	5	25-1082.00	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	4	13-1081.01	Logistics Engineers
Not available	3	17-3027.00	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Not available	4	27-2012.05	Media Technical Directors/Managers
Not available	5	17-2199.06	Microsystems Engineers
Not available	5	19-1029.02	Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Not available	4	17-2171.00	Petroleum Engineers
Not available	5	25-1054.00	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	4	19-2099.01	Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Not available	4	19-4099.03	Remote Sensing Technicians
Not available	4	19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants
Not available	4	17-2199.11	Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Not available	4	43-9111.00	Statistical Assistants
Not available	5	19-3022.00	Survey Researchers
Not available	3	53-6041.00	Traffic Technicians
Not available	4	17-2199.10	Wind Energy Engineers

Source: Lightcast job postings data for the US nationwide between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. “Percentage” represents the ratio of unique postings which mention the skill to all unique postings linked to the O*NET-SOC occupation.

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