As of June 2026, DevOps Engineer has an AI-exposure score of 57/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

DevOps Engineer

57/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 53% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$126,560.

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How this role compares to similar Technology roles

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 title match

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.

Common titles
Application DeveloperApplication Integration EngineerSoftware ArchitectSoftware DeveloperDeveloperInfrastructure Engineer
Typical preparation
Considerable Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be...
Skills and knowledge
AutomationCloudReliability
Tools and technology
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareAtlassian JIRACC#C++Cascading style sheets CSS

Source: O*NET 29.1 title match - Software Developers, SOC 15-1252.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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DevOps Engineer tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Automate build and deploy pipelines
Action steps for this automatable task locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Write infrastructure as code
  • Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
13 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
2 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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