Technology
Software Engineer
Based on 36 assessments
41%
Moderate risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Software Engineer profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Software Engineers score between 36% and 45%.
0%
50%
100%
Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Software Engineer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Writing and reviewing code to implement new software features or fix bugs, using programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
41%
DD
54%
Designing software architecture and system components, including creating diagrams, writing technical specifications, and evaluating trade-offs
deep expertise
social element
24%
DD
20%
Collaborating with team members in meetings (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning) to discuss progress, prioritize tasks, and align on goals
deep expertise
social core
15%
AA
0%
Researching and evaluating new tools, libraries, or frameworks to improve development efficiency or software quality
deep expertise
social element
13%
DD
30%
Testing code through unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and performance
3%
DD
70%
Debugging and troubleshooting software issues by analyzing logs, reproducing problems, and testing fixes
deep expertise
1%
DD
38%
Writing and maintaining documentation for code, APIs, and system processes to ensure clarity for other engineers and stakeholders
1%
DD
55%
Writing and reviewing code to implement new software features or fix bugs, using programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
49%
DD
53%
Collaborating with team members in meetings (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning) to discuss progress, prioritize tasks, and align on goals
some context needed
social core
20%
AA
3%
Writing and maintaining documentation for code, APIs, and system processes to ensure clarity for other engineers and stakeholders
14%
DD
60%
Testing code through unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and performance
12%
DD
54%
Debugging and troubleshooting software issues by analyzing logs, reproducing problems, and testing fixes
deep expertise
1%
DD
42%
Designing software architecture and system components, including creating diagrams, writing technical specifications, and evaluating trade-offs
deep expertise
social element
1%
DD
31%
Researching and evaluating new tools, libraries, or frameworks to improve development efficiency or software quality
deep expertise
social element
1%
DD
27%
Writing and reviewing code to implement new software features or fix bugs, using programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
35%
DD
70%
Collaborating with team members in meetings (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning) to discuss progress, prioritize tasks, and align on goals
deep expertise
social core
19%
AA
0%
Designing software architecture and system components, including creating diagrams, writing technical specifications, and evaluating trade-offs
deep expertise
social element
17%
DD
34%
Debugging and troubleshooting software issues by analyzing logs, reproducing problems, and testing fixes
14%
DD
66%
Testing code through unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and performance
8%
DD
55%
Writing and maintaining documentation for code, APIs, and system processes to ensure clarity for other engineers and stakeholders
2%
DD
62%
Researching and evaluating new tools, libraries, or frameworks to improve development efficiency or software quality
deep expertise
social element
0%
DD
34%
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