AI is commoditizing traditional data jobs, and a new $200K role is emerging
mdancho84 · x · 2026-07-29
A post argues that traditional data roles are being commoditized by AI, and that companies in 2026 will prefer a new “Track 2” role: an AI+DS systems builder.
- Track 1: traditional data scientists who make dashboards or ML models that “no one uses.”
- Track 2: workflow-oriented builders who use AI agents to automate data analytics processes.
- The post claims this new role is what companies will pay $200K for, framing it as the more durable career path.
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