I recently quit a gig and spent a few months looking for a data science/machine learning gig. I was surprised just how gatekeeped these positions were. Everyone wanted a PhD or a masters degree. I have 15 years of experience in software. I’ve done everything to low level game programming and graphics programming to web development, to AI (but not as a specific position title).
The gatekeeping in this field surprised me because in my study of data science and machine learning I did not think the practical use of these techniques was that hard. The math isn’t even that hard if you had to implement these algorithms from scratch. It’s just linear algerbra and calculus, which anyone with an engineering degree is going to at least have exposure to. I couldn’t get the time of day from anyone. Not even a call back to prove that I knew or could learn what was needed to be effective. It was incredibly frustrating and disappointing.
Data science / machine learning is not that hard, and you are turning away good candidates for bullshit reasons. Stop it. At least bring them in and talk to them. Jesus.
The gatekeeping in this field surprised me because in my study of data science and machine learning I did not think the practical use of these techniques was that hard. The math isn’t even that hard if you had to implement these algorithms from scratch. It’s just linear algerbra and calculus, which anyone with an engineering degree is going to at least have exposure to. I couldn’t get the time of day from anyone. Not even a call back to prove that I knew or could learn what was needed to be effective. It was incredibly frustrating and disappointing.
Data science / machine learning is not that hard, and you are turning away good candidates for bullshit reasons. Stop it. At least bring them in and talk to them. Jesus.