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Can AI do the work of a DevOps engineer?
Today an AI can already do 37% of this job. Architecture, the hard calls, and review still need someone who has broken production.
It does not tell you how many jobs will vanish.
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IS WORK OVER?
DevOps engineer
37%
AI or a robot can already do 37% of this job.
#12 / 103
View rankingDevOps engineer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 33% | 28% | +9.2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- implement cloud security and compliance
- systems development life-cycle
- cloud security and compliance
- computer programming
- ICT system integration
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2512
IS WORK OVER?
Doctor
22%
#87 / 103
View rankingDoctor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 36% | 28% | +10.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1216.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211