SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Three out of the 10 fastest growing jobs in San Francisco involve artificial intelligence, according to data compiled by LinkedIn. Those are the findings of the job networking site's latest "Jobs on the Rise" list for the City by the Bay. LinkedIn compiles the fastest growin g roles across 10 major U.S. metropolitan area annually. The lists, according to LinkedIn, "highlight where opportunity exists now and surface the trends shaping each city's workforce." For San Francisco, that trend is apparently AI. "AI roles like AI engineers and AI/ML researchers reinforce the city's reputation as an innovation hub," LinkedIn said in its report. Meanwhile, the list said other roles on the rise include business development executives and business operation managers, "reflecting a focus on revenue growth and streamlined enterprise operations." Newsom barred from speaking at Davos event after trolling Trump Check out the 10 fastest growing jobs in San Francisco, according to LinkedIn. 10 fastest growing jobs in San Francisco 1. AI engineers AI engineers, according to LinkedIn, "develop and implement AI models that perform complex tasks typically requiring human decision-making, like problem-solving and prediction." Skills possessed by AI engineers include Large Language Models (LLM), Machine Learning and LangChain. The most common industries for AI engineers are technology and internet, IT services and IT consulting, and computers and electronics manufacturing. 2. AI consultants and strategists AI consultants and strategists "guide organizations in planning and adopting AI technologies to improve operational processes and achieve company goals," LinkedIn said. The most common industries they work in are technology and internet, IT services and IT consulting, and research services. Common skills for AI consultants and strategists include LLM, machine learning and generative AI. 3. Law professor Law professors teach and mentor law students "while helping advance the field through legal scholarship and research," LinkedIn said. Common skills for this profession include legal writing, litigation and legal research. They commonly work in industries such as legal services and higher education. 4. AI/ML researchers LinkedIn says that artificial intelligence/machine language researchers "design and test new models and algorithms, using the results to improve AI systems." Common skills for this job include machine learning, deep learning, and Python (programming language). Common industries AI/ML researchers work in include technology and internet, higher education and research services. 5. Social services director Social services directors oversee social services programs and operations, "coordinating teams and resources to deliver effective support to clients and communities," LinkedIn said. Common skills include case management, program development, and crisis intervention. Social services directors work in industries such as nonprofit organizations, nursing homes and residential care facilities, and higher education. 6. Founders Founders, according to LinkedIn, "turn ideas into viable businesses by setting strategy, securing resources and leading early execution." Common skills for founders include digital marketing, startup leadership, and product marketing. Common industries for founders include technology and internet, business consulting and services, IT services and IT consulting. 7. Legal researchers Legal researchers, according to LinkedIn, "gather and analyze legal information." This includes statutes, regulations and cases -- in order to support litigation, policy and advisory work for legal teams. Most common skills for this job include legal research, legal writing, and litigation. Common industries for legal researchers include legal services, higher education, and technology and internet. 8. Medical sales representatives "Medical sales representatives promote and sell medical devices or other healthcare products to hospitals, medical clinics and healthcare professionals," according to LinkedIn. Common skills include pharmaceutical sales, account management, and sales operations. Common industries include medical equipment manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and research services. 9. Business development executives LinkedIn says business development executives "identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth through new clients and revenue streams." The most common skills for this field include strategic partnerships, public relations, and program development. Common industries biz-dev execs include nonprofit organizations, technology and internet, and research services. 10. Business operations managers Business operations managers, according to LinkedIn, "oversee an organization's day-to-day operations to improve efficiency and achieve business objectives.": Common skills include business process improvements, budgeting, and business planning. Common industries for business operations managers include technology and internet, IT services and IT consulting, and advertising services. Methodology LinkedIn examined millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025, and used the data to calculate the growth rate for each job title. ...read more read less