# How to choose between software engineering and data science | 5 Key Considerations | Tina Huang

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Podcast: [Tina Huang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tina-huang-7322940)
Published: 2026-07-19T08:09:00+00:00
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How to choose between software engineering and data science | 5 Key ConsiderationsSoftware Engineering vs Data Science? Last year, I made a choice between a software engineering and a data science position. In this video, I outline 5 key considerations that helped me choose between software engineering and data science. Hopefully it helps you make the choice as well!🔗Affiliates ======================== 365 Data Science: https://bit.ly/3tIUBCY (link for 57% discount for their complete data science training)Check out StrataScratch for data science interview prep: https://stratascratch.com/?via=tinaGoogle Data Analytics Certificate on Coursera: https://bit.ly/33tYQYA🎥 My Filming Setup ======================== 📷 camera: https://amzn.to/3LHbi7N 🎤 mic: https://amzn.to/3LqoFJb 🔭 tripod: https://amzn.to/3DkjGHe 💡 lights: https://amzn.to/3LmOhqk📲Socials ======================== instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellotinah/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaw-h/discord: https://discord.gg/5mMAtprshX🤯Study with Tina ======================== Study with Tina channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI8JpGrDmtggrryhml8kFGwHow to make a studying scoreboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAVw910mIrIScoreboard website: scoreboardswithtina.comlivestreaming google calendar: https://bit.ly/3wvPzHB🎥Other videos you might be interested in ======================== How I consistently study with a full time job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INymz5VwLmkHow I would learn to code (if I could start over): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHPGeQD8TvI&t=84s🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛About me ======================== Hi, my name is Tina and I'm a data scientist at a FAANG company. I was pre-med studying pharmacology at the University of Toronto until I finally accepted that I would make a terrible doct…

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