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Can AI do the work of a QA tester?
Today an AI can already do 38% of this job. Architecture, the hard calls, and review still need someone who has broken production.
It does not turn that percentage into a forecast of layoffs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
QA tester
38%
AI or a robot can already do 38% of this job.
#11 / 103
View rankingQA tester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 55% | +6.1 |
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- internal risk management policy
- ICT quality policy
- software anomalies
- levels of software testing
- quality standards
- quality assurance methodologies
- ICT process quality models
- set quality assurance objectives
- ensure continuous preparedness for audits
- comply with legal regulations
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1253.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519
IS WORK OVER?
Firefighter
12%
#103 / 103
View rankingFirefighter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, intervention plans and classroom training.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prevention inspections and hydrant checks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Fighting urban or wildland fire.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 4% | +0.9 |
Rescue at height, crash or collapse.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Emergency care at the scene.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Kit maintenance and station watch.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- put out fires
- rescue
- enter a fire
- Prevention inspections and hydrant checks
- Fighting urban or wildland fire
- Rescue at height, crash or collapse
- Emergency care at the scene
- Kit maintenance and station watch
- bombero
- firefighter
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411