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50 shared · 14 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSoftware Developers, ApplicationsSoftware Developers, Systems Software
Risk Score35.6%35.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile67th67th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 156 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

ProgrammingAI-Vulnerable
Systems Evaluation
Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Operations Analysis
Telecommunications
Judgment and Decision MakingAI-Augmented
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Software Developers, Applications

28%

total discount

Software Developers, Systems Software

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Software Developers, Applications

7 of 15 at risk
84%Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
83%Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
75%Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
72%Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
66%Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

Software Developers, Systems Software

6 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
85%Coordinate installation of software system.
69%Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.
66%Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
55%Design or develop software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

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