[lustig]

I started out as a Software Engineer, then switched to Data Scientist. However I have decided to switch back to Software Engineer again now, simply because I enjoy the work more. So I would advise to try get into the nitty gritty work of both, preferably through internships, and then decide which route you prefer.

I would also suggest to apply for a lot of them anyway, there's not enough skilled and experienced people to fill all positions right now, so some of them will recruit more junior people than they might be looking for at first.