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That's why you have levels. Entry level software engineer/data scientist is still software engineer/data scientist. People have to start from somewhere.

Plus let me tell you that - not everyone wants to excel in a field some people may just want to do just enough. Not everyone is dreaming of mighty promotions and titles. And that's should be fine too. If you don't want such people - fix your interview/performance processes.