Automation index
How much of a Site reliability engineer’s job can AI already do?
A runbook and autoscale come earlier. The 3 a.m. incident without taking production down do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Site reliability engineer
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#103 / 623
View rankingSite reliability 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
SLOs, alerts and the runbook.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Incident, war room and not making it worse.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
CI/CD, capacity and the error budget.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Postmortem, toil and automating the repeated.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The product that wants to ship and the SLO that will not allow it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Not taking production down, and signing the change.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
- SLOs
- runbooks
- handle incidents
- error budget
- autoscale
- postmortem
- reduce toil
- reliability CI/CD
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1244.00· ESCO/ISCO 2512
IS WORK OVER?
Carpenter
27%
#137 / 623
View rankingCarpenter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.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. | 45% | 28% | +12.6 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- install locks
- work ergonomically
- apply proofing membranes
- cut insulation material to size
- use shims
- inspect construction supplies
- manipulate glass
- use measurement instruments
- apply insulation strips
- use safety equipment in construction
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 7115