Software Developers
Computer & Mathematical · SOC 15-1252
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Common titles: Application Developer, Application Integration Engineer, Developer, DevOps Engineer (Development Operations Engineer), Infrastructure Engineer, Software Architect
Representative Tasks
- •Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- •Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
- •Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- •Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
- •Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
- •Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
- •Develop testing routines or procedures.
- •Manage information technology projects or system activities.
- •Modify software programs to improve performance.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 28.8% | 39.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $135,980 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 71/100 | N/A |