Automation index
How much of a QA automation engineer’s job can AI already do?
A test comes earlier. Catching the real bug without painting a lying green do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
QA automation engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#185 / 763
View rankingQA automation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Test, the selector and the flake.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Pipeline, the green and the one that lies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Bug, the repro and not closing it blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Data, the environment and not sharing prod.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The developer, the rush and not skipping the one that fails.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Catch the bug, and not painting a lying green.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- automated tests
- selectors
- flakes
- QA pipelines
- repro
- environments
- lying green
- debug tests
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1253.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519
IS WORK OVER?
Firmware engineer
22%
#399 / 763
View rankingFirmware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Image, the signature and the slot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Flash, the batch and the one that bricks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Rollback, the test and not skipping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Boot, the brick and the one that will not start.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The factory, the cadence and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Flash without bricking, and not skipping rollback.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- firmware images
- digital signature
- slots
- flash
- rollback
- boot
- factory batches
- not brick
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2514