Technology
Software Developer
SOC 15-1252 · Bachelor's degree · 1,795K employed
35
AI Risk Score
Median Salary
$132K
10-Year Growth
+25%
U.S. Jobs
1,795K
Outlook
much faster
How AI Affects This Role
AI assists coding but increases demand for developers who can architect complex systems and supervise AI-generated code.
Key Skills
ProgrammingSystem DesignProblem SolvingCloud ComputingVersion Control
AI-Resistant Skills
System architectureDebugging novel problemsCross-team communicationUnderstanding business context
Career Transition Paths
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FAQ
Will AI replace software developers?
AI assists coding but increases demand for developers who can architect complex systems and supervise AI-generated code.
What education do I need?
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Key skills: Programming, System Design, Problem Solving, Cloud Computing, Version Control.