Low Risk Growing +25%

Software Developer

Software developers design, build, and maintain software applications and systems.

$124,200
Median Salary
1.8 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

Entry-level: -73% hiring rate in 2025

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Senior roles safe - entry oversaturated

Expected Competition

High entry-level, 4.5x more remote applications

Your Head Start

AI-augmented coding skills = competitive edge

Entry-level: -73% hiring rate in 2025 workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 4/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend +12% since 2022

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 10+ years

Estimated time until significant automation

GitHub Copilot boosts productivity but needs oversight Claude Code assists but humans architect systems AI creates bugs too - human review essential

Why This Job Is At Risk

AI assists but cannot architect systems

Complex problem-solving needs humans

Business requirements translation is human

Code review and mentorship require judgment

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Senior Software Engineer

20%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 95%
Time to Transition 2-4 years

Skills to Learn

System DesignCode ReviewMentorshipTechnical Leadership

Engineering Manager

15%
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap 70%
Time to Transition 4-6 years

Skills to Learn

People ManagementHiringPerformance ReviewsStrategic Planning

Solutions Architect

15%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap 80%
Time to Transition 3-5 years

Skills to Learn

System DesignCloud ArchitectureClient CommunicationTechnical Writing

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