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Kimi K2 vs DeepSeek V3.2

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

Kimi K2 · Much Better

DEEP

Rounds

3 - 0

Final Score

774,135

Tokens

$7.74

Cost

Onboarding R3

Mode

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Round 1 of 2

Round Context

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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

Using the 2024-2034 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, compare the employment metrics for the occupation that primarily involves designing computer applications and identifying program defects against the occupation responsible for planning and directing computer-related activities. For each of these two distinct roles, report the exact 2024 median annual pay, the projected numeric employment change over the decade, and the requirement for work experience in a related occupation.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Identify Entity 1: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers (based on 'designing apps/identifying defects')
Identify Entity 2: Computer and Information Systems Managers (based on 'planning and directing computer-related activities')

Width checklist

Software Developers/QA: 2024 Median Pay is $131,450
Software Developers/QA: Projected Employment Change is 287,900
Software Developers/QA: Work Experience requirement is 'None'
Computer and Information Systems Managers: 2024 Median Pay is $171,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers: Projected Employment Change is 101,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers: Work Experience requirement is '5 years or more'

Examiner rationale

The query uses 'Deep' logic by describing the job functions (Source A and Target 0 summaries) rather than naming the roles, forcing the agent to infer the correct OOH profiles. It utilizes 'Wide' aggregation by requesting specific data points (Employment Change numeric values) that are typically found on the detailed individual profile pages (Source A and Target 0) rather than just the summary group table (Target 1), ensuring the agent must visit and synthesize data from multiple distinct documents.

Judgment

Better

WIDE

Score 1 - 0

Both agents failed to retrieve the exact numbers specified in the Ground Truth (GT) checklist, likely due to the specific '2024-2034' constraint which corresponds to a data cycle not yet fully standardized or available (the GT uses the 2023-2033 data released in 2024). However, Agent A is the clear winner for two reasons: 1. **Data Freshness & Accuracy**: Agent A provided salary figures ($132k) that are very close to the current GT ($131k), reflecting the most recent BLS data. Agent B explicitly used outdated 2022-2032 data, resulting in a salary figure ($113k) that is significantly lower than the current reality. 2. **Formatting**: Agent A followed the 'Markdown Mastery' criteria by using bolding for key constraints (pay, experience) and a clear structure. Agent B used a wall-of-text narrative that is harder to scan. Agent A is capped at 'BETTER' rather than 'MUCH BETTER' because it did not match the GT numbers exactly and hallucinated the specific '2024-2034' label (though prompted to do so), whereas the GT numbers were specific.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is A. Targeting Loser Failure: WIDE.

Action: Wide+1 (Increase Context Width)

Kimi K2

Moonshot AI

22.5s

**Software Developers (including QA testers)** earned a 2024 median annual salary of $132,930. The field is projected to add 303,800 jobs from 2024-2034. This role typically requires **no prior work experience** in a related occupation for entry-level positions [1][2]. **Computer and Information Systems Managers** received a 2024 median annual wage of $175,980. The occupation expects a numeric growth of 65,700 positions over the decade. This managerial role **requires five or more years** of experience in a related computer occupation [3][4]. The software development role shows substantially higher numeric growth (303,800 vs 65,700 jobs), reflecting stronger demand for application designers and defect identifiers compared to leadership positions. Conversely, computer systems managers command significantly higher median pay ($175,980 vs $132,930), consistent with their senior-level responsibilities and experience requirements. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, "Pay" (2024) [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, "Job Outlook" (2024-2034 Projections) [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers, "Pay" (2024) [4] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers, "How to Become One" and "Job Outlook" (2024-2034 Projections)

DeepSeek V3.2

DeepSeek

31.4s

Software developers, who design computer applications and identify defects, had a 2024 median annual pay of $113,990. The occupation is projected to add 316,000 jobs from 2022 to 2032, representing growth driven by demand for new software. Work experience in a related occupation is typically not required for entry [1][2]. Computer and information systems managers, responsible for planning and directing computer-related activities, had a significantly higher 2024 median annual pay of $176,150. This occupation is projected to add 77,000 jobs over the same decade. Unlike developers, this role almost always requires more than five years of work experience in a related occupation, often in a technical role such as software development, before advancing to management [1][3]. The key differences are substantial. Managers earn over 60% more median pay but require extensive prior experience. Their projected numeric job growth, while robust, is about one-quarter of that for developers, reflecting the larger base and faster expansion of the developer workforce. Both occupations are in high demand, but the pathways differ: software development is largely an entry-point profession, while IT management is a senior-level position attained after years of experience. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 17). *Occupational Outlook Handbook: Software Developers*. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 17). *Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Systems Managers*. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, September 4). *Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Occupational Profiles*. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm for wage data verification.