Data-Related Careers

The scope of data science is vast and rapidly evolving, driven in particular by machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and tools. With the digital transformation of society and the economy, new career opportunities are emerging in both the public statistical system and the private sector.

Joining ENSAI guarantees rapid entry into the workforce and a dynamic, exciting career.

Career Paths

Today, ENSAI trains some of the best data experts. Data scientist, data engineer, data analyst, public statistician, quantitative analyst, biostatistician… the career paths are diverse and constantly evolving, but they all stem from what is at the core of ENSAI: processing and modeling information to make the data speak.

Definitions, responsibilities, required skills, industries, salary… the descriptions below provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the data-related careers most sought after by ENSAI graduates.

Become a Data Scientist
The data scientist is responsible for interpreting and modeling data. Their goal is to turn that data into operational decisions.
Become a Data Engineer
The Data Engineer is responsible for the systems used to collect, store, process, and analyze large datasets, often referred to as “big data.”
Become a Data Analyst
The Data Analyst collects, cleans, and organizes datasets—which are often large and diverse—from sources both within and outside the organization.
Become a Machine Learning Engineer
The Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production.
Become a Biostatistician
In the pharmaceutical industry and medical research, the volume of scientific data generated is immense. The expertise of biostatisticians is essential for informing decision-making.
Distinguishing Between Data-Related Professions
What are the responsibilities, skills, and career paths for data scientists, data analysts, and data engineers?

Fields of Activity

Whether in finance, healthcare, industry, marketing, digital technology, urban planning, or public policy, our graduates’ expertise lies at the heart of the major scientific, economic, and societal challenges of tomorrow.

An ENSAI degree ensures rapid entry into the workforce and highly dynamic career prospects across numerous sectors:

Biostatistics       Financial engineering and risk management       Industry, networks, environment       Data engineering       Quantitative marketing       Official statistics       Quantitative finance