As of June 2026, Cloud 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

Cloud Engineer

57/100
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More exposed than 53% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$128,000.

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How you compare to similar Technology roles

Cloud Engineer (you)
57
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57
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57
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Provision cloud infrastructure as code
Augmentable
  • Automate deployments
  • Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
  • Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
  • Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
  • Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
  • Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
  • Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
  • Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
  • Install network software, including security or firewall software.
  • Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
  • Document network support activities.
  • Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
  • Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
  • Back up network data.
  • Optimize cost and reliability
Durable
  • Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
  • Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
  • Architect cloud solutions

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Cloud Engineer 57
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Computer Network Architects
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40% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$78,790
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
40% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$134,050
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