Emerging Technologies

Careers at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technologies.

13 roles
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What this career cluster covers

Careers at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technologies.

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13 career roles

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AI/Machine Learning Engineer AI/ML Engineer Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Blockchain Developer Cloud Engineer Cybersecurity Analyst Data Scientist (AI Focus) DevOps Engineer +5 more

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AI/Machine Learning Engineer

Science
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Designs, builds, and deploys artificial intelligence and machine learning models for various applications.

AI/ML Engineer

Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics
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Designs, builds, and deploys machine learning models and artificial intelligence systems.

Augmented Reality (AR) Developer

Computer Science, Game Development, Multimedia
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Creates AR experiences that overlay digital information onto the real world using mobile devices or specialized glasses.

Blockchain Developer

Computer Science, Software Engineering
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Designs, develops, and implements blockchain-based applications and solutions.

Cloud Engineer

Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
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Designs, implements, and manages cloud computing infrastructure and services.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
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Protects computer systems and networks from cyber threats, breaches, and unauthorized access.

Data Scientist (AI Focus)

Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering
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Analyzes complex data to extract actionable insights, build predictive models, and develop AI-driven solutions.

DevOps Engineer

Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering
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Bridges the gap between software development and IT operations, automating and streamlining the software delivery lifecycle.

Edge Computing Engineer

Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
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Develops and deploys computing infrastructure and applications closer to data sources, reducing latency and improving real-time processing.

IoT Solutions Architect

Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology
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Designs and oversees the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) systems, integrating hardware, software, and connectivity.

Quantum Computing Scientist/Engineer

Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering
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Researches, develops, and applies principles of quantum mechanics to create new computing paradigms and algorithms.

Robotics Engineer

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics
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Designs, builds, tests, and maintains robots and robotic systems.

Virtual Reality (VR) Developer

Computer Science, Game Development, Multimedia
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Creates immersive virtual reality experiences and applications using specialized software and hardware.