What Are Vibe Coding Jobs? The Definitive Guide
Here’s a sentence that would have sounded insane in 2024: Google requires “vibe coding tools” as a minimum qualification for a $265K engineering manager role.
Not preferred. Not “nice to have.” Minimum qualification.
Vibe coding jobs are positions where AI-assisted development tools — Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, Replit, and the rest — aren’t a novelty or a perk. They’re how the work gets done. They appear in job descriptions as explicit requirements, right alongside programming languages and frameworks.
And they’re everywhere now.
The Numbers
As of February 2026:
- ZipRecruiter: 372+ active vibe coding job listings
- Upwork: Dedicated “Vibe Coding Developers” marketplace category
- Indeed: 100+ listings explicitly mentioning vibe coding
- Our database: Vibehackers tracks hundreds of curated listings across 5 categories
These numbers only count jobs that explicitly use the words “vibe coding.” Many more jobs describe the same workflow without using the term — listing tools like Cursor and Claude Code, or describing “AI-assisted development” and “rapid prototyping” workflows.
The 7 Signals That Make It a Vibe Coding Job
Not every job that mentions “AI” qualifies. We look for concrete signals:
1. AI Tools Are Named in the Requirements
The posting mentions specific tools: Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, Windsurf, Replit, v0, Bolt, or Lovable. Not vaguely — by name.
This is the strongest signal. When a company names the tool, they’ve made a workflow decision, not just thrown “AI experience” into a requirements list.
2. Speed Is an Explicit Expectation
Phrases like “rapid prototyping,” “ship fast,” “0→1 delivery,” “quick turnaround,” or “move fast” paired with technical expectations. The posting isn’t just asking you to code — it’s asking you to code fast, with AI as the enabler.
3. Agentic or LLM-Native Systems Appear
Mentions of MCP (Model Context Protocol), RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), tool calling, evaluation/evals, or AI agents. These signal that the role involves building or integrating AI-powered systems, not just using AI to write code.
4. Prototyping Is the Job, Not Just Part of It
The role description centers on turning ideas into working software quickly — not maintaining existing systems. You’ll see “prototype,” “MVP,” “proof of concept,” or “demo” as core deliverables.
5. Design-to-Code Is Valued
The work bridges design and implementation: visual builders, UI generation, design systems, or workflows that go from Figma to functional code. This is especially common in UX/design vibe coding roles.
6. The Role Spans Multiple Functions
Vibe coding jobs often cross traditional boundaries. A PM role that expects prototyping. A design role that expects shipping code. A marketing role that expects building demos. If the job description sounds like it was written for two different roles mashed together — that’s probably a vibe coding job.
7. “Vibe Coding” Is Literally in the Description
The most obvious signal. Companies like Amazon, Google, Salesforce, and Oracle now use the exact phrase “vibe coding” in their job postings. You can’t get a clearer signal than that.
The 5 Categories
Vibe coding jobs aren’t just for engineers. They span five distinct categories — and the non-engineering ones are growing fastest.
Category 1: Software Engineering
The largest category by volume, but transformed. These aren’t traditional engineering roles with “AI experience” tacked on. They expect AI-assisted development as the primary workflow.
What they look like: Full-stack roles that list Cursor, Claude Code, or Copilot alongside programming languages. Requirements for “vibe coding practices” or “AI-assisted development workflows.” Often mention MCP or agentic systems.
Example: Oracle’s Principal Member of Technical Staff requires “vibe coding practices” with Codex, Claude, and Cline, plus experience with MCP Tools/Servers.
Salary range: $75K–$200K+ depending on seniority and company.
Category 2: Product & UX / Design / Prototyping
The largest category on our board — and the one most people don’t expect. Companies want designers who ship functional prototypes, not just mockups.
What they look like: UX roles that list “vibe coding” or “AI-assisted prototyping” alongside Figma. Requirements for HTML/CSS/JS prototyping skills combined with AI tool proficiency. Design roles that expect you to ship interactive demos.
Example: Amazon’s Sr. UX Designer role explicitly requires “vibe coding and AI-assisted prototyping tools” to create functional prototypes of complex scientific workflows. Pays $138K–$212K.
Salary range: $100K–$304K. Microsoft’s Principal Product Designer goes up to $304K.
Category 3: Product / Program / Operations
PMs are no longer just writing specs. They’re building the prototype themselves.
What they look like: PM roles that require “rapid prototyping” or “vibe coding proof of concepts.” Operations roles that expect you to build internal tools and automations. Program management roles where “building” is in the job description.
Example: Dealpath’s Senior Product Manager, AI explicitly requires “vibe-coding proof of concepts” and “rapid AI prototyping for early user testing.”
Salary range: $135K–$351K. Airtable’s Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (essentially a customer-facing product/ops role) tops out at $351K.
Category 4: AI/ML & Data
The fastest-growing category. These aren’t traditional ML roles with training pipelines. They’re a new archetype: the AI engineer who orchestrates agents, builds RAG systems, and ships AI-powered products.
What they look like: Roles that combine “vibe coding” with AI system design. Requirements for building agentic workflows, AI-native tools, or LLM-powered products. Often mention Claude, Copilot, or Cursor as development tools in addition to the AI they’re building.
Example: Equifax’s Lead AI Engineer requires “vibe coding methodologies” to drive an “AI-first transformation” using Gemini, Copilot, and Claude.
Salary range: $75K–$215K+.
Category 5: GTM / Marketing / Sales / DevRel
The newest frontier. Marketing and go-to-market roles increasingly expect you to build, not just write copy.
What they look like: Content creation roles that require building demos and prototypes. Product marketing roles for developer tools that expect hands-on experience. DevRel roles where “vibe coding” is part of the developer experience you’re evangelizing.
Example: Base44’s AI Content Creator pays $205K–$230K to “build and demo real apps” on their platform. That’s a marketing role.
Salary range: $107K–$230K. SAP’s AI Product Marketing role goes up to $229K.
The Wildcards
Some vibe coding jobs defy categorization entirely.
A lawyer. Grant Street Group’s Associate General Counsel ($155K–$200K) lists “vibe coding/AI orchestration familiarity” and mentions building OpenClaw assistants. A legal role requiring vibe coding.
A venture studio builder. Suncoast Venture Studio hired a “Vibe Coder, Applied AI & Rapid MVP Builder” — the actual job title — to convert founder ideas into working MVPs.
When legal departments and venture studios are hiring for vibe coding, the term has officially escaped the engineering bubble.
The Cleanup Economy
Here’s a twist nobody saw coming: vibe coding also created demand for people who fix vibe-coded software.
404 Media reported that “vibe coding cleanup specialist” is a real profession, with freelancers charging $200/hour and reporting 300% demand increases. One specialist told 404 Media he works with 15-20 regular clients.
Common issues these specialists fix: inconsistent UI/UX in AI-generated frontends, poorly optimized performance, security vulnerabilities, and features that function but feel clunky. Veracode found that 45% of AI-generated code contains security vulnerabilities.
The cleanup economy is real — and it’s a legitimate career path. If you’re a senior developer who understands both AI-generated code and traditional software engineering, you’re positioned for both sides of the market.
The Salary Picture
Based on real listings we track on Vibehackers:
Role | Company | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Forward Deployed Engineer | Airtable | $248K – $351K |
| UX Engineering Manager, Search | $178K – $265K | |
| AI Content Creator | Base44 | $205K – $230K |
| Principal Product Designer | Microsoft | $140K – $304K |
| Sr. UX Designer, AWS AI | Amazon | $138K – $212K |
| Associate General Counsel | Grant Street Group | $155K – $200K |
| Product Engineer, Partnerships | Replit | $150K – $200K |
| Head of Engineering | Rise48 Equity | $180K – $200K |
| Senior Product Manager, AI | Dealpath | Not listed |
| AI Developer / Vibe Coder | Leadr.co | $45K – $75K |
The range spans from $45K entry-level roles to $351K senior positions. The pattern: roles that combine domain expertise (design, product, legal, marketing) with vibe coding skills command the highest premiums.
Freelance rates tell a similar story: Upwork vibe coders range from platform-standard rates to specialists charging $100–$300/hour for rapid delivery.
How We Curate
At Vibehackers, we don’t include every job that mentions “AI experience.” We look for:
- Specific tool mentions — Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, etc. named explicitly
- Workflow descriptions — speed + AI assistance as a core expectation
- Concrete requirements — not vague “AI experience,” but specific skills and practices
- Real vibe markers — signals in the posting that this role actually involves vibe coding, not just proximity to AI
Each job on our board includes a short explanation of why it qualifies, so you can see the reasoning instantly. We also tag jobs with vibe markers and categorize them across all five role types.
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