> I'd love to find a way to work on AI stuff professionally Working on AI can mean many different things. If you're looking to pivot into a more research-y po

> I'd love to find a way to work on AI stuff professionally Working on AI can mean many different things. If you're looking to pivot into a more research-y position in DS and/or AI research, I'd suggest getting an advanced degree in these fields. If you're talking more about ML engineering, there're full stack software engineer positions at some startup AI companies that require an assortment of skill sets such as web development, MLOps, and sometimes a bit of data engineering. You could look into these roles. Alternatively, since ML engineer is still an emerging position at a lot of organizations, some do not require prior experience but instead focus more on the candidate's portfolio. Create some projects and build a strong portfolio, you might have a good chance.