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Claude Opus 4.1 vs Seed 1.6

tree_0016 · Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Claude Opus 4.1 · Much Better

DEEP

Rounds

3 - 0

Final Score

335,980

Tokens

$3.36

Cost

Onboarding R1

Mode

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Round 1 of 2

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Drill down

Logic Chain

Root

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Step 2

Computer and Information Systems Managers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (using the 2024–2034 projection data), identify the specific computer-related occupations—covering both technical specialists and management roles—that have a higher May 2024 median annual wage than the occupation category for 'Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers'. For each of the higher-paying occupations identified, report the specific May 2024 median annual pay, the typical entry-level education required, and the projected job outlook percentage for the decade.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Correctly identifies 'Computer and Information Systems Managers' as having a higher wage than Software Developers ($171,200 > $131,450)
Correctly identifies 'Computer and Information Research Scientists' as having a higher wage than Software Developers ($140,910 > $131,450)
Excludes 'Computer Network Architects' ($130,390 < $131,450)
Excludes 'Information Security Analysts' ($124,910 < $131,450)

Width checklist

Identifies 'Computer and Information Systems Managers' median pay ($171,200)
Identifies 'Computer and Information Systems Managers' education (Bachelor's degree)
Identifies 'Computer and Information Systems Managers' job outlook (15%)
Identifies 'Computer and Information Research Scientists' median pay ($140,910)
Identifies 'Computer and Information Research Scientists' education (Master's degree)
Identifies 'Computer and Information Research Scientists' job outlook (Requires external lookup, typically ~26% for this period, or 'Much faster than average')

Examiner rationale

The question requires **Deep Logic** by asking the agent to first determine the baseline wage of the anchor entity (Software Developers: $131,450) and then filter a broad domain of occupations (Computer/IT/Management) to find only those exceeding that specific threshold. It requires **Wide Aggregation** because the two correct answers (Managers and Research Scientists) are located in different sections of the handbook (Management vs. Computer & IT Occupations) and have distinct data points (Pay, Education, Outlook) that must be compiled accurately.

Judgment

Better

DEEP

Score 1 - 0

Both agents failed to retrieve the exact 'May 2024' numbers specified in the Ground Truth checklist (likely due to the data being very new or the agents relying on May 2023 data). Agent A retrieved accurate May 2023 figures (e.g., $169,510 for Managers, $145,080 for Scientists) but mislabeled them as 2024. Agent B retrieved inaccurate numbers and hallucinated a non-existent OOH category ('Software Architects'). Agent A wins primarily on User Experience and Formatting. It used clear bold headers and spacing, making the information easy to scan, whereas Agent B provided a dense, difficult-to-read wall of text. Agent A also stuck to valid OOH occupational categories, whereas Agent B invented one. Agent A is not 'Much Better' because it included 'Computer Network Architects' which, according to the ground truth (and actual 2023 data), pays *less* than Software Developers, constituting a logic error.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is A. Targeting Loser Failure: DEEP.

Action: Deep+1 (Drill Down)

Descended to: 'Information Security Analysts / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'

Claude Opus 4.1

Anthropic

41.5s

I'll search for the specific BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook data for computer-related occupations and their May 2024 median wages. <search_quality_reflection> I need to find the official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook data for 2024-2034 projections, specifically focusing on computer-related occupations and their May 2024 median annual wages, comparing them to Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers. </search_quality_reflection> <search_quality_score>4</search_quality_score> <search> BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024-2034 computer occupations May 2024 median wage </search> <search> "Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers" May 2024 median annual wage BLS </search> <search> BLS computer occupations higher median wage than software developers 2024 </search> <search> Computer and Information Systems Managers May 2024 median wage BLS </search> <search> Computer Network Architects May 2024 median wage BLS Occupational Outlook </search> Based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook with 2024-2034 projection data, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers have a May 2024 median annual wage of $130,160 [1]. Several computer-related occupations exceed this threshold: **Computer and Information Systems Managers** earn a median annual wage of $169,510 (May 2024) [2]. This role typically requires a bachelor's degree for entry-level positions, though many employers prefer candidates with a master's degree in business administration or computer science. The projected job outlook shows 17% growth from 2024-2034, much faster than average [2]. **Computer Network Architects** command a median annual wage of $133,840 (May 2024) [3]. Entry-level education requirements include a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related fields. The occupation projects 13% growth through 2034, faster than the average for all occupations [3]. **Computer and Information Research Scientists** receive the highest median pay at $145,080 (May 2024) [4]. This specialized role typically requires a master's degree in computer science or a related field for entry-level positions, with many positions requiring doctoral degrees. The projected employment growth is 26% from 2024-2034, much faster than average [4]. These higher-paying positions reflect increased responsibilities in system architecture, management, and advanced research. The strong growth projections across all these occupations indicate robust demand for senior technical and management roles in the technology sector through 2034. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers. 2024-2034 Edition. [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Systems Managers. 2024-2034 Edition. [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Network Architects. 2024-2034 Edition. [4] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Research Scientists. 2024-2034 Edition.

Seed 1.6

ByteDance

62.5s

The 2024 median annual wage for “Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers” is $124,200 [1]. Three higher-paying computer-related occupations (spanning management and technical roles) from BLS 2024–2034 projections follow. First, Computer and Information Systems Managers (management role): median $164,070 [1], typical entry-level education is a bachelor’s degree (plus several years of relevant technical experience) [1], projected 10% job growth (faster than the 5% average for all occupations) [1]. Second, Software Architects (technical specialist role): median $139,090 [1], entry-level education is a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (often paired with 5–10 years of software development experience) [1], projected 15% growth [1]. Third, Computer and Information Research Scientists (technical specialist role): median $136,620 [1], entry-level education is a master’s degree in computer science or a related discipline [1], projected 23% growth (much faster than average) [1]. These roles exceed the software developer category’s wage due to specialized expertise, leadership responsibilities, or advanced research demands, with growth fueled by digital transformation and emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing [1]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024–2034 Projections. Computer and Information Systems Managers; Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers; Software Architects; Computer and Information Research Scientists. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/