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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Head of secure software development

The Head of secure software development role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

19%2026
25%2028
33%2030
43%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports39%
Resource planning and scenario modelling33%
People, conflict and accountability decisions3%
Operating along a predictable route25%
Monitoring vehicle state through telemetry34%
Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditions3%
Initial classification of events and alerts43%
Log analysis and known-indicator detection40%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 39% · human 87%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 33% · human 80%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 3% · human 93%
  4. 4Operating along a predictable routeAI 25% · human 78%
  5. 5Monitoring vehicle state through telemetryAI 34% · human 85%
  6. 6Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditionsAI 3% · human 86%
  7. 7Initial classification of events and alertsAI 43% · human 86%
  8. 8Log analysis and known-indicator detectionAI 40% · human 79%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • autopilot gradually takes control in constrained, well-mapped environments
  • cameras, sensors and SIEM systems classify events automatically
  • AI detects anomalies and prioritizes incidents
  • some monitoring and patrol tasks shift to robots

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • operation in bad weather, road works and unpredictable human behavior
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • decision accountability under threat
  • unknown scenarios and active adversaries
  • physical intervention or deep investigation

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$10 250per month
2035$14 800scenario estimate
2026: $10 25020262027: $10 70020272028: $11 10020282029: $11 60020292030: $12 05020302031: $12 60020312032: $13 10020322033: $13 65020332034: $14 20020342035: $14 8002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

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Emerging role
New role risk10%
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Emerging role
New role risk31%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit81%

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Emerging role
New role risk14%
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • spatial attention
  • emergency response
  • threat assessment

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • remote autonomous-vehicle supervision
  • telemetry work
  • AI security
  • digital forensics
CurrentHead of secure software development · 19%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · remote autonomous-vehicle supervision

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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