Automation index
How much of a Data engineer’s job can AI already do?
A pipeline and a diagram sketch. Keeping it up at 3 a.m., with PII and a four-hour job, does not.
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Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Data engineer
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#36 / 623
View rankingData engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Design pipelines, models and orchestration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 50% | +12 |
Write SQL, Spark and data tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Incidents, quality and lineage in production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Talk to analysts and negotiate data contracts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Cloud cost, permissions and PII.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Decide architecture and technical debt.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 20% | +2.4 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Design pipelines, models and orchestration
- Write SQL, Spark and data tests
- Cloud cost, permissions and PII
- Decide architecture and technical debt
- ingeniero de datos
- data engineer
- etl
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1243.00· ESCO/ISCO 2511
IS WORK OVER?
Logistics coordinator
28%
#90 / 623
View rankingLogistics coordinator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Protect and control proprietary materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 40% | 28% | +11.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- multimodal transport logistics
- markets for modes of transport
- comply with railway safety standards
- resolve shipment issues
- track shipments
- use different communication channels
- handle shipment risks
- negotiate logistics services
- analyse transportation costs
- apply transportation management concepts
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 4323