India's AI engineering roles are expanding rapidly, with a 51% annual growth rate, as LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero highlights the country's rising global workforce impact.
India's AI engineering roles grew 51% annually; now major R&D hub for US companies. Signals structural talent shift—India consolidates as primary destination for advanced AI development, reshaping global hiring strategies and cost structures for enterprises.
India is LinkedIn's second-largest and fastest-growing market
Aug 10, 2026
12:33 pm
What's the storyIndia is witnessing a massive boom in the artificial intelligence (AI) job market, with AI engineering roles growing by an impressive 51% every year.
The revelation was made by LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero, who emphasized India's rapid growth in this sector.
AI job market booming in India, engineering roles growing 51% every year: LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero - The Economic Times
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