PSOC 2512
Software Developers
Software developers research, analyze and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and operating systems, and design, develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet these requirements.
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How the work breaks down
6 official task groups in this profile
- AI can assist
researching, analyzing and evaluating requirements for software applications and operating systems
The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints." in current O*NET use data. - AI can assist
researching, designing, and developing computer software systems
The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design." in current O*NET use data. - Automation pressure
consulting with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software
The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance." in current O*NET use data. - Evidence is limited
developing and directing software testing and validation procedures
The matched O*NET task, "develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.", has no clear 10-point automation or augmentation lead in current use data. - Automation pressure
modifying existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance
The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance." in current O*NET use data. - Evidence is limited
directing software programming and development of documentation
The matched O*NET task, "develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.", has no clear 10-point automation or augmentation lead in current use data.
Capabilities
Skills linked to this work
- Software development
- Software testing
- Workplace communication
Sources and limits
What supports this guide
- 2022 Updates to the 2012 Philippine Standard Occupational ClassificationPhilippine Statistics Authority · checked 2026-08-06
- O*NET 30.3 DatabaseU.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration · checked 2026-08-06
- Anthropic Economic Index: June 2026 data documentationAnthropic · checked 2026-08-06
Task evidence describes observed AI use and checked crosswalks. It does not predict that a whole occupation will disappear. Global AI-use data may not match Philippine workplaces.