Computer Science

50 careers in Computer Science, ranked safest first: the career with the lowest AI exposure score, meaning the smallest share of its day-to-day work AI can already do, is at the top. For 4 of them the moat, what structurally protects the job, has not been classified yet; their cards say so rather than guessing.

Computer Science at a glance
MOAT CLASSIFIED46 of 50 total
NO MOAT43
HAS A MOAT3
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIED4
MEDIAN AI EXPOSURE65 /100

Computer & Mathematical43

Machine Learning Engineer

28

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO28%moving to90%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Network Engineer

28

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Systems Engineer

28

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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UX/UI Designer

35

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO35%moving to90%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Game Designer

35

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Application Designer

35

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO35%moving to90%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Web Designer

35

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO35%moving to90%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Game Designer

35

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Network and Systems Administrators

45

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO45%moving to83%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Forensic Computer Specialist

55

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO55%moving to93%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Geographic Information Systems Analyst

60

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO60%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Systems Analyst

60

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO60%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Systems Analyst

60

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO60%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Scientist

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Database Administrator

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Engineer

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Analyst

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Geospatial Data Scientist

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Geospatial Data Scientist

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Scientist

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Engineer

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to90%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Engineer

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Database Administrator

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Data Analyst

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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AI Systems Architect

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Cloud Solutions Architect

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Secure System Development Specialist

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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User Experience Researcher

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Games Tester

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Cryptographer

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Ethical Hacker and Penetration Tester

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Blockchain Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Cybersecurity Analyst

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Frontend Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Game Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Software Engineer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWD
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Computer Programmer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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IT Analysts and Analyst-Programmers

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Blockchain Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Software Engineer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Language Technology Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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App Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Mobile App Developer

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Management2

Network Engineer

28

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO28%moving to60%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Software Development Manager

35

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO35%moving to60%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Life, Physical & Social Science1

User Experience Researcher

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Uncategorised4

These careers have no record in our AI outlook register, so there is no O*NET occupation code to group them by. Listed here rather than guessed into a category.

Database Administrators and Web Content Technicians

65

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Cloud Solutions Architect

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Web Design Professionals

70

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Programmers and Software Development Professionals

72

Computer Science

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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AI EXPOSURE = the share of a job's day-to-day tasks AI can already do today, from the same exposure engine used across this site (Anthropic labour market research, 2026, observed real-world AI usage by occupation). Higher means more exposed. It is a measurement of now, not a prediction. THE DOOR = how hard the job is to get into, grade A (easy) to E (extremely hard), from each career's published forecast (OpenAI, "The AI Jobs Transition Framework", Richmond 2026, CC BY 4.0). A card marked MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIED has a real exposure score but no entry yet in our moat register, so we make no claim about what structurally protects it. Scorecard grades and verdicts are Careermash editorial judgment: we show forecasts as forecasts and own our conclusions. Salary and pathway figures are each career's own published profile. Careermash is a service provided by What School Ltd.

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