How exposed are Computer Systems Engineers/Architects to AI?
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects score 87 out of 100 (Very high) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: Very high | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as very high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 87.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | Not applied. This occupation's score uses the BLS level and the BLS finding alone. | Not applied |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 87.5 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $116,580 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +5.1% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 27,000 |
| Typical education to enter | Bachelor's degree |
BLS publishes these figures for the wider group "Computer occupations, all other", which includes this occupation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Computer Systems Engineers/Architects?
AIRRBridge rates Computer Systems Engineers/Architects at 87 out of 100 (Very high) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in the wider BLS group "Computer occupations, all other" to grow 5.1% from 2025 to 2035, with about 27,000 openings a year.
How much do Computer Systems Engineers/Architects make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $116,580 for the wider BLS group "Computer occupations, all other".
What education do Computer Systems Engineers/Architects need?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter the wider BLS group "Computer occupations, all other".
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 15-1299.08 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.