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 / 633
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?
Window dresser
20%
#453 / 633
View rankingWindow dresser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans, moodboards and a first digital mock-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Build, light and dress the window.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Brand, shop and trading calendar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Mannequins, props and strike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Rules, safety and street hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a window nobody gets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Build, light and dress the window
- Brand, shop and trading calendar
- Mannequins, props and strike
- Rules, safety and street hours
- Not leaving a window nobody gets
- escaparatista
- visual merchandiser
- window dresser
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1026.00· ESCO/ISCO 3432