A recent report from a leading talent intelligence platform reveals a dramatic surge in artificial intelligence-related job postings within China's new economy sector. Data covering January through July shows the number of newly created AI positions skyrocketed by 789.47% year-on-year, underscoring the relentless corporate drive for tech talent.

The average monthly salary for these new AI roles reached 63,160 yuan, reflecting a steady 2.74% increase from the 61,474 yuan offered during the same period last year. This pay bump indicates sustained employer competition for skilled professionals.

Breaking down the hiring spree by specific roles, the position of Field Deployment Engineer (FDE) saw explosive growth, with job openings jumping 1,522.73% year-on-year, making it the fastest-growing technical role. Among non-technical positions, the role of AI Product Manager took the lead, with job postings expanding by 120.54% annually, highlighting a growing need for professionals who can bridge technical capabilities and user-centric strategy.