if software engineering is mostly replaced by frontier models why is the volume of jobs on software eng still so high compared to data science related ones?
Despite concerns about frontier models replacing software engineering, the volume of software engineering jobs remains high compared to data science roles. US Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows various computer and information technology professions, including Software Developers, with significant employment. Similarly, the EU Cedefop Skills Forecast projects growth for ICT Professionals (~+30%) and Researchers & Engineers (~+23%), indicating continued demand in these fields.
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US — Bureau of Labor Statistics Software Developers / QA / Testers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm Data Scientists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm Computer & Information Research Scientists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm Computer Hardware Engineers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm Electrical & Electronics Engineers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm Computer Network Architects https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-network-architects.htm Network & Computer Systems Administrators https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm EU — Cedefop Skills Forecast ICT Professionals — ~+30% https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/data-insights/ict-professionals-skills-opportunities-and-challenges-2023-update Researchers & Engineers — ~+23% https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/data-insights/researchers-and-engineers-skills-opportunities-and-challenges-2023-update ICT Technicians — ~+9% https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/data-insights/ict-technicians-skills-opportunities-and-challenges-2023-update