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Software Developers
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.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
76%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
23%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
52%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Task
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Task
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
- Task
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- 02Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
- 03Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- 04Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
- 05Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.
- 06Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.23
- Degree of automation2.24
- Time sitting4.95
- Originality (ability)3.12
- Conflict situations1.72
- Hands-on objects/tools3.16
- Outdoors / weather1.01
- Disease exposure1.02
- Decision freedom4.27
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension3.75
- Problem Sensitivity3.75
- Oral Expression3.75
- Oral Comprehension3.75
- Near Vision3.75
- Deductive Reasoning3.75
- Information Ordering3.62
- Written Expression3.50
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.50
- Active Listening3.38
- Writing3.25
- Speaking3.12
- Mathematics2.75
- Science2.12
- Critical Thinking3.88
- Active Learning3.50
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 93 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Computer Science 11.0701 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $147,858 2 yr $136,499 Bachelor's · CIP 11.07 |
University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $15,200 | 24% | 87% | 1 yr $109,429 2 yr $110,878 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $109,392 2 yr $120,462 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $103,078 2 yr $100,127 Master's · CIP 11.01 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $101,903 2 yr $94,281 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
Georgetown University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Computer Science 11.0701 | $65,400 | 12% | 95% | 1 yr $93,342 2 yr $88,639 Bachelor's · CIP 11.07 |
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $11,800 | 17% | 91% | 1 yr $88,731 2 yr $91,152 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $87,663 2 yr $79,558 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $14,600 | 65% | 73% | 1 yr $86,867 2 yr — Master's · CIP 11.01 |
University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN · Private nonprofit | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $50,200 | 77% | 82% | 1 yr $84,021 2 yr $88,527 Master's · CIP 11.01 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr $81,158 2 yr $79,957 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr $78,244 2 yr $77,024 Bachelor's · CIP 11.01 |