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In 3 of the 16 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as help from AI. In the other 13, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 24m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 5.9 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Database ArchitectsCollaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements. | 48m | Often handed to AI |
| Software DevelopersConfer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsConsult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCommunicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Web and Digital Interface DesignersCollaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Computer Systems AnalystsConfer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address. | 30m | With AI |
| Clinical Data ManagersConfer with end users to define or implement clinical system requirements such as data release formats, delivery schedules, and testing protocols. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsConsult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements. | 24m | With AI |
| Lighting TechniciansConsult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Video Game DesignersSolicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Computer User Support SpecialistsConfer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Computer Network ArchitectsCommunicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersParticipate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansAssist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Search Marketing StrategistsDefine product requirements, based on market research analysis, in collaboration with user interface design and engineering staff. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Molecular and Cellular BiologistsConfer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements. | 5m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
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