Apache Spark and Big Data AI Jobs (2026)
Apache Spark remains the standard for large-scale data processing in AI and ML pipelines. These positions require expertise in distributed computing, PySpark, Spark ML, and building data processing systems that feed machine learning models with high-quality data at scale.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Latest Apache Spark AI Jobs
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Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Python / Typescript / Big Data / AWS / Kubernetes)
Staff Software Engineer – Backend (Python / Typescript / Big Data / AWS / Kubernetes)
Lead Data Engineer – Backend (Python / Typescript / Big Data / AWS / Kubernetes)
Senior Data Engineer – Backend (Python / Typescript / Big Data / AWS / Kubernetes)
Data Engineer (Python/Spark)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spark still relevant for AI in 2026?
Yes. Apache Spark is widely used for large-scale data preparation, feature engineering, and batch ML processing. While deep learning training uses GPU frameworks, Spark handles the upstream data processing that feeds ML pipelines. Databricks Spark, PySpark, and Spark Structured Streaming are widely used.
What Spark skills are in demand?
Key skills include PySpark, Spark SQL, Spark Structured Streaming, Delta Lake, data lakehouse architecture, and integration with ML frameworks. Experience with Databricks, AWS EMR, or Google Dataproc is highly valued.
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Median $139K from 72 listings with salary data
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