in a market labor Chilean Marked by an unemployment rate of 8.6%, according to the latest INE report, the Information Technology (IT) industry is positioned as one of the most dynamic and profitable. A recent study by IT Hunters revealed that this sector offers attractive salaries and a high demand for specialized professionals, standing out as a solid alternative to other hardest-hit sectors.
The analysis, based on more than 105,000 resumes and 3,000 interviews to experts, details the most requested skills. Programming languages such as Python, Java and R, as well as skills in SQL and NoSQL databases and frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, are essential to occupy the main technical positions. These skills have driven the development of roles specialized with compensation ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,500,000, depending on level of experience.
Among the most sought after positions in the area executive Chief Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer stand out, with salaries ranging from $2,800,000 to $15,000,000. On the other hand, positions such as Cybersecurity Engineer, Data Architect and Cloud Platform Administrator lead the demand among specialists. Likewise, the commercial area also presents relevant opportunities, with positions such as Account Manager and Commercial Manager, whose salaries range between $600,000 and $8,000,000.
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Artificial intelligence is another of the emerging focuses in the sector YOU. Positions such as Artificial Intelligence Analyst, GenAI Engineer and NLP Specialist are on the rise, with salaries starting from $1,800,000. This rise reflects the growing integration of AI solutions into business operations and the need for experts in generative technologies and machine learning.
The IT Hunters report highlights that the IT industry not only leads in remuneration, but also in the generation of jobs strategies that set trends in the market. These opportunities, accompanied by constant technological evolution, consolidate the sector as a key pillar for job growth in Chile.
