Automation index
How much of a Software architect’s job can AI already do?
A diagram and an ADR come earlier. A system that holds, and a team that gets it, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Software architect
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#258 / 623
View rankingSoftware architect
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, ADRs and proofs of concept.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Review PRs, APIs and boundaries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Team, product and trade-offs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Big incidents and technical debt.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Security, cost and observability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not designing a castle nobody can run.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Diagrams, ADRs and proofs of concept
- Review PRs, APIs and boundaries
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2511
IS WORK OVER?
Police officer
17%
#587 / 623
View rankingPolice officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write reports, complaints and duty logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 35% | +6.3 |
Search records, cameras and internal databases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 30% | +4.2 |
Patrol, presence and deterrence on the street.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Arrests, ID checks and use of force.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Victim support and conflict mediation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Testify in court and coordinate with prosecutors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- police report
- patrol
- identify a person
- Write reports, complaints and duty logs
- Arrests, ID checks and use of force
- Victim support and conflict mediation
- policia
- police
- agente
- guardia urbana
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412