As of June 2026, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects has an AI-exposure score of 71/100 (High 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

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

71/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 92% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$116,580. About 31,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Computer & Mathematical roles

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71
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
  • Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
  • Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.
  • Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
  • Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
  • Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.
  • Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
  • Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness, and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.
  • Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
  • Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.
  • Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
  • Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
  • Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
  • Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
  • Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.
  • Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
  • Design and conduct hardware or software tests.
  • Establish functional or system standards to address operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints.
  • Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
Augmentable
  • Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (95%).

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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$134,440New York: US$116,990Texas: US$111,530

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$116,580. More states are being added.

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