Automation index
How much of a QA tester’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already do 38% of this job. Architecture, the hard calls, and review still need someone who has broken production.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
QA tester
38%
AI can already do 38% of this job.
#11 / 623
View rankingQA tester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 55% | +6.1 |
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Fleet dispatcher
28%
#93 / 623
View rankingFleet dispatcher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Routes, GPS and the day’s plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
The stopped truck, the client and reassigning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Times, tachograph and not burning the hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Incidents, warehouse and the delivery that is not there.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The driver, the shortcut and not lying to the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Cover the job, and not leaving the route half done.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dispatch the fleet
- truck GPS
- tachograph
- reassign routes
- driving hours
- delivery incidents
- day plan
- stopped truck
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5032.00· ESCO/ISCO 4323