Career Guides made for the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Data Scientist
A data scientist uses data to understand and explain the phenomena around them, and help organizations make better decisions.
Machine Learning Engineer
A machine learning engineer (ML engineer) is a person who focuses on researching, building and designing self-running artificial intelligence (AI) systems to automate predictive models.
Quantitative Trader
Quantitative traders and researchers (aka "Quants") are expected to glean insights from datasets and help chart paths to make investment decisions.
Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)
An embedded software engineer is something of a cross between a software engineer and an electrical engineer. Because embedded software is generally the first layer of code that runs on a device, the embedded software engineer responsible for it must have a deep understanding of not only the software but the hardware, as well, and how the two interact. Think cars, planes, rockets, heavy machinery, microwaves, etc.