Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Category: General · SOC 15-1253.00 · Industry: Cross-industry
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unknown
sources: BLS OES (approx) · O*NET
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27 core tasks shown
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers High exposure: 15 of 27 core tasks show high task automation potential : exposure 50/100 (not assessed).
No model has published evidence mapped to this occupation yet - the score comes from generic task assessment.
Score breakdown
Why this score?
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Strength of current models on the capabilities this job's tasks require.
Task-level exposure, weighted by task importance. A component of the headline, not the headline itself.
Evidence that AI is actually being used for this work.
Observed changes in postings, employment or earnings.
Quantity and source quality of the evidence behind the score.
0 evidence item(s) contribute. Calculated -.
Overview
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
Employment
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approx. BLS OES
Median wage
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approx. BLS OES
Tasks tracked
27
linked to this occupation
Employment and wage values are approximate reference figures from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics programme, stored with an approximation flag. Verify against the O*NET record and BLS before quoting them.
Tasks
Task-level automation exposure
Core tasks only. Exposure describes how much of the task output current AI can produce or substantially assist - not whether the task disappears. Secondary shared-baseline edges are hidden until per-occupation curation is complete.
- Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.85
core task · importance 4.7/5
- Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.85
core task · importance 4.7/5
core task · importance 4.5/5
core task · importance 4.4/5
core task · importance 4.3/5
core task · importance 4.3/5
core task · importance 4.3/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4.2/5
core task · importance 4.1/5
core task · importance 4.1/5
core task · importance 4.1/5
core task · importance 4/5
core task · importance 4/5
core task · importance 4/5
core task · importance 3.9/5
core task · importance 3.8/5
core task · importance 3.7/5
core task · importance 3.7/5
core task · importance 3.7/5
core task · importance 3.6/5
core task · importance 3.5/5
core task · importance 3.3/5
core task · importance 3.3/5
core task · importance 3.3/5
core task · importance 3.3/5
core task · importance 3.3/5
Evidence
Evidence trail
0 attributed item(s). Confidence reflects study design: randomised and production deployments score higher than platform observations, which score higher than projections.
No occupation-specific evidence has been mapped yet. This occupation is scored from generic task assessment only - a genuinely weaker basis, and the reason its score is marked low-confidence.
Historical trend
Exposure over time
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Recent events
Signals affecting this occupation
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faq
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and AI exposure.
Will AI replace Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers?
Current AI models show an exposure score of 50/100 for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. This measures technical capability to assist or automate specific tasks rather than predicted immediate job loss. Moderate exposure reflects assistance in routine information-handling while core responsibilities require human judgment.
Which tasks in Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers have the highest AI exposure?
The most exposed tasks for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers include "Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes." (95% exposure) and "Create or maintain databases of known test defects." (90% exposure).
What aspects of Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers can AI not do yet?
Tasks with the lowest AI exposure for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers include "Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions." (5% exposure) and "Coordinate user or third-party testing." (5% exposure). These responsibilities typically require physical dexterity, licensed human accountability, or complex interpersonal navigation.
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Notice: All ratings shown are AI-estimated technical exposure scores measuring technical capabilities across O*NET task statements, not predicted job loss. Contains information from O*NET 31.0 by the U.S. Department of Labor, ETA, used under CC BY 4.0.