If you were to hire a junior data scientist or an entry level machine learning engineer, what would you look for in the candidate?

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Some basic software engineer knowledge

Data scientists write the messiest code in the world

So, you'd prefer a software guy over a non software guy for same data skills?

100%

If it’s a research project then it’s another story

I'm looking to make a career transition from software engineer to data scientist this year hopefully 🤞

good! Go Teach them what is quality code

Someone who demonstrates an insatiable desire to learn.

And what qualifies that?

Good personal projects?

I would always say hire for culture.

Prioritise culture above talent.

Integrity, determination, resourcefulness.

Something like that.