The Truth About Data Science, Analytics, ML, Data Engineering, SWE Careers: Are You Picking Wrong?

In this video, we're breaking down the key differences between data analytics, data engineering, data science, machine learning engineering, and software engineering careers, exploring the day-to-day work, required skills, salary expectations, and personality traits that lead to success in each role. Take the career quiz here! https://www.gratitudedriven.com/c/career-quiz ---------------------------------------- 📬 Sign up for my newsletter for access to a FREE 80+ page e-book on how to get your first data science job (learning resources, project ideas, LinkedIn checklist, and more): https://www.gratitudedriven.com/subscribe 💬 If you'd like to chat with me 1:1, you can book a call here: https://topmate.io/marina_wyss ☕ If you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee (thank you!): https://ko-fi.com/marinawyss 📝 Transcript: https://medium.com/towards-data-science/how-to-pick-between-data-science-data-analytics-data-engineering-ml-engineering-and-sw-055de18d05e3 ---------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:05 Data Analyst role, skills, pros/cons, salary 03:52 Data Engineer role, skills, pros/cons, salary 05:49 Data Scientist role, skills, pros/cons, salary 08:46 Machine Learning Engineer role, skills, pros/cons, salary 10:59 Software Engineer role, skills, pros/cons, salary 13:20 Key decision factors 17:02 Common transition paths between roles ---------------------------------------- 🎥 Other videos you might like: Beginner to (Employed) Data Scientist in 2025: Complete Roadmap - Skills, Projects, CV, Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uakGF0DP-mk&t=43s How To Learn Math for Machine Learning FAST (Even With Zero Math Background) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgolhE7p-KY&t=35s    Actually, Being a Data Scientist is Awesome (Motivation!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEpmS_9tA9A&t=17s ---------------------------------------- 🦫 About me I am an Applied Scientist (basically, a blend of Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer) at Twitch/Amazon. Outside of my full-time job I'm a technical mentor at a machine learning bootcamp, and a 1:1 career coach for people looking to break into the field, with a focus on those from non-traditional backgrounds. I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer, always busy with too many interests, and really, deeply happy with my life. I hope to be able to help others achieve these things, too. Instagram: / gratitudedriven ---------------------------------------- ✉️ Contact Leave me a comment here on YouTube! Business email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------- ⚖️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position of Twitch/Amazon or any other company I have worked for. All advice and insights shared here are based on my personal experiences and should be considered as such. #datascience #machinelearning #swe #dataanalytics #dataengineering