Top 5 Companies with the Most STEM Job Openings Now

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If you are a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) graduate seeking a job, the world is your oyster. Getting a job with your dream company may just be within reach. Why?

That’s because there is a serious shortage in supply of employees who are STEM qualified to do the job. “The demand for STEM professionals currently outweighs the supply,” says Mike Steinerd, director of recruiting at Indeed.com, an online job search engine. “There’s a need for STEM professionals to help companies grow their web or mobile applications, as well the need across specific industries such as bio-medical, manufacturing, or even construction. Truth is, there is a dearth of STEM talent despite the considerable buzz in the academic circles around STEM education and constant discussion about increasing quotas for qualified immigrants.” 

Forbes and Indeed have teamed up to compile a list of the 10 companies with the highest number of available STEM positions, which are occupations that require an education in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics disciplines. 

So, let’s get to the list shall we? 

No 5: Apple
Apple is currently looking to fill 1,171 STEM positions. The iPad has proven to be one of the most used devices in the classroom. The company also shares real stories to demonstrate how the iPad is a useful tool for STEM education. Watch how Dr Craig Roble teaches with the iPad here. 

No 4: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is currently looking to fill 1,350 STEM positions. The company is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. Lockheed Martin provides generous funding to STEM education outreach activities for students from elementary school through college. Some of their projects include 4-H Robotics, Great Minds in STEM and Girls Inc. 

No 3: SAIC
SAIC is currently looking to fill 1,380 STEM positions. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the defense company with approximately 38,000 employees worldwide provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services and solutions. SAIC has been increasing its contracts in commercial health IT, environmental and energy projects in the private sector, which has resulted in a demand for STEM employees. 

No 2: Amazon
The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth currently has 1,493 unique STEM job postings. According to the report, the types of STEM positions Amazon is looking to fill include software developer, systems engineer, research scientist, database administrator, and software engineer.

No 1: Microsoft
The Washington-based software giant is looking to fill 1,553 STEM jobs right now. Microsoft proves that they are indeed walking the talk with the YouthSpark initiative. YouthSpark demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment in STEM by creating opportunities for 300 million youth around the world to access opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship. That you have to admit is pretty decent of Microsoft.

And there you have it. Curious who else made the list? Read the top 10 list here.