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New professions in the spotlight with the advancement of artificial intelligence

Discover 10 professions gaining ground with the advancement of artificial intelligence and the skills each one requires.

Team Stefanini ・ 9 May 2026 ・ Estimated read: 7 min

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly one of the biggest technological transformations of our era, revolutionizing industries, processes, and even professions. Consequently, with the rapid advancement of AI technologies, new professions have emerged to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market and a society that needs to learn to live with automated systems, machine learning, and data analysis.

In this article, we will explore some of the professions that will be essential in the coming years, and that will be increasingly required to integrate, optimize, and control artificial intelligence systems. Check it out!

  1. Machine learning engineer
  2. Data scientist and data analyst
  3. AI ethics specialist
  4. Robot engineer and roboticist
  5. AI project manager
  6. AI-focused cybersecurity specialist
  7. AI trainer and facilitator for corporate training
  8. Conversational UX designer
  9. AI architect
  10. AI law specialist

1. Machine learning engineer

Machine learning engineers are already valuable professionals in the market, and their importance is only likely to grow. They are responsible for designing, creating, and improving algorithms that allow machines and systems to learn from data and adapt to new information.

As a result, the growing demand for increasingly autonomous and intelligent AI systems drives the need for machine learning engineers, which will continue to be on the rise.

To meet this demand, these professionals need to have knowledge in programming, statistics, and the ability to work with large volumes of data.

Additionally, their expertise in mathematical modeling and algorithm optimization is essential for developing systems that are accurate and efficient.

2. Data scientist and data analyst

Data scientists are one of the most talked about professions in recent years and continue to grow in importance, especially in the context of artificial intelligence. These professionals collect, organize, and analyze large volumes of data to extract insights and identify patterns that can be used to improve products, services, and processes.

In this same context, the data analyst, although more focused on performing analysis and reporting, will also play a key role in transforming raw data into useful information for decision-making.

For both data scientists and analysts, skills in statistics, data mining, and knowledge of machine learning are essential, as well as experience with tools such as Python, R, and SQL.

Therefore, in the coming years, as the volume of data continues to grow, the demand for data scientists will be even more expressive.

3. AI ethics specialist

The use of AI raises complex ethical issues, ranging from data privacy to the impact on the labor market and the control of automated decision-making systems.

As a result of this complexity, the AI ethicist emerges, a professional responsible for ensuring that AI implementations are fair, transparent, and respectful of human rights.

To ensure this responsibility, this expert needs to have a solid understanding of laws and regulations, as well as an ethical and philosophical insight to assess whether the technology is being applied responsibly.

In this way, this professional will have the role of creating policies and guidelines so that companies and organizations can use AI without harming or discriminating against users.

4. Robot engineer and roboticist

As robots become more common in manufacturing, logistics, and even the service industries, the profession of robot engineering is growing. These professionals are responsible for designing, developing, and testing robots that use AI to perform tasks that were previously performed by humans.

To do this, this area combines knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, especially in programming AI algorithms for control and learning.

Thus, robot engineers play a key role in the development of robots that are able to interact with the environment, adapt to changes, and perform complex tasks autonomously.

Looking ahead, robotics is expected to advance towards sectors such as healthcare and education, further increasing the relevance of these professionals.

5. AI project manager

Implementing AI projects is complex and requires a high level of coordination between various teams, including developers, data scientists, AI experts, and ethicists.

For this reason, the AI manager comes in, a professional who combines project management skills with a solid knowledge of AI to plan, coordinate, and supervise the implementation of solutions based on artificial intelligence.

In this role, this manager is responsible for defining the project’s objectives, managing the budget, and ensuring that implementation occurs within the established deadlines. Additionally, he needs to align the expectations of the team and stakeholders, communicate progress, and identify and mitigate risks throughout the project.

6. AI-focused cybersecurity specialist

With the increased use of AI, cybersecurity has become one of the most sensitive and fundamental topics. The creation of complex algorithms and the analysis of large volumes of data also increase vulnerabilities and the risks of intrusions.

As a result, the AI-focused cybersecurity specialist emerges, responsible for protecting AI systems against attacks and intrusions that aim to exploit weaknesses in their programming or databases.

To play this role, this professional needs to have deep knowledge of digital security and AI algorithms, in addition to being able to identify suspicious patterns, perform vulnerability tests, and implement protection practices to prevent cyberattacks.

7. AI trainer and facilitator for corporate training

With the expansion of AI, companies have sought to qualify their professionals to understand and deal with new tools and technologies. As a result, AI instructors and facilitators become key to training employees and managers in the use of AI solutions within companies.

In this sense, they offer courses, workshops, and training to help teams understand the basics of AI, from practical applications to the use of specific software.

To be effective, these professionals must have, in addition to technical knowledge in AI, pedagogical and communication skills to transform complex content into clear and applicable teachings.

8. Conversational UX designer

Chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly common, and for these AI systems to be well received by users, it is essential that their interaction is intuitive and pleasant.

To achieve this positive interaction, the interaction designer for AI is responsible for creating conversational interfaces and user experiences that are natural and fluid. For this, this professional needs to have knowledge in UX/UI design, in addition to understanding human behavior, linguistics, and psychology.

In collaboration with AI developers, it works to ensure that interaction with technology is efficient and positive, optimizing user engagement.

9. AI architect

AI architecture involves creating and maintaining the infrastructure necessary to support artificial intelligence systems in an effective and scalable manner. The AI architect is the professional responsible for structuring and implementing this database and systems, in addition to ensuring the integration between different technologies and optimizing their performance.

In other words, this professional must have a deep understanding of the technical components of AI, such as network systems, databases, and security, and needs to be able to design architectures that support large volumes of data and real-time processing.

As such, the demand for AI architects will grow as companies seek to structure their digital operations more efficiently.

10. AI law specialist

The legal impact of AI is a field that is increasingly being explored, especially with the introduction of new privacy regulations such as GDPR in Europe.

Due to this growing legal complexity, the AI law specialist works on analyzing and interpreting these laws, applying them to technology to ensure that companies are compliant with data protection and privacy laws.

Therefore, this professional must have a robust knowledge of digital law and data protection regulations, as well as understand enough about the technology to interpret how laws can be applied to AI algorithms and systems.

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