AI and Machine Learning Hiring Surges 25% in May

Published Date : 02/06/2025 

The demand for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning jobs continues to rise, with a 25% year-on-year growth in May, despite a 5% decline in the broader IT sector. 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning jobs are increasingly dominating the new hires in the information technology sector. A report by Naukri JobSpeak reveals that the jobs in the AI and machine learning domains registered a 25 percent year-on-year growth in May 2025; however, at the same time, hiring in the broader IT sector fell by 5 percent.

“In an otherwise stable job market, what stood out in May was the continued momentum in AI/ML hiring across metros alongside steady demand for senior professionals, a trend that’s held firm over the past year,” Naukri Chief Business Officer Pawan Goyal said.

Overall hiring remained stable in May. Several industries posted better growth than the previous year. The Real Estate sector posted a 5 percent growth in the month. Similarly, the insurance sector also posted a 6 percent growth.

The new age banking and financial services sectors registered a significant growth in hiring in May. As per the report, hiring in the unicorns in the sector increased by 29 percent in the month. On the other hand, the traditional banking and financial services sector, along with retail and telecom, posted an 8 to 9 percent decline in hiring in May.

The new metropolises are emerging as the hotspots for the new hirings in the IT sector. Cities like Hyderabad and Kochi witnessed a 7 percent and 8 percent increase, respectively, in new hirings. Also, a large proportion of growth in hiring in these cities is attributed to senior and mid-level hiring.

Hiring growth in Pune was driven by hiring in the startup sector. The city posted a 4 percent overall hiring growth in May; however, hiring in the startups based in Pune increased by 26 percent in the same month. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What was the year-on-year growth in AI and ML jobs in May 2025?

A: The jobs in the AI and machine learning domains registered a 25 percent year-on-year growth in May 2025.

Q: How did the broader IT sector perform in terms of hiring in May 2025?

A: The hiring in the broader IT sector fell by 5 percent in May 2025.

Q: Which sectors posted positive growth in hiring in May 2025?

A: The Real Estate sector posted a 5 percent growth, and the insurance sector posted a 6 percent growth in hiring in May 2025.

Q: How did the new age banking and financial services sectors perform in terms of hiring?

A: The new age banking and financial services sectors registered a significant growth in hiring in May, with a 29 percent increase in hiring in unicorns.

Q: Which cities saw the most growth in IT hiring in May 2025?

A: Hyderabad and Kochi witnessed a 7 percent and 8 percent increase, respectively, in new hirings, driven by senior and mid-level hiring. 

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