Data Engineers Are Key to AI SuccessGlobal research shows that data engineers are playing a pivotal role as AI becomes woven into more parts of an organization’s operations. Most senior executives agree that data engineers aren’t just about data management anymore, but rather, they are integral to the success of the entire enterprise.
Based on research by MIT Technology Review:
• 72% of technology leaders say data engineers are integral to the business.
• Two-thirds of respondents say their data engineers are influential in decisions about investment in data tools.
• More than half of those surveyed say they expect to deploy agentic AI within the next year.
Data engineers are the key to your AI strategyData engineers have worked behind the scenes for years but are now capturing the attention of their executives as organizations look to deploy AI within their organizations.
Industry SnapshotsThe research examines how seven key industries see how integral data engineers are to the success of their business.
AI Is Changing the Data Engineering GameA large majority (81%) of executives say the job description and day-to-day activities for data engineers has changed radically due to AI.
Data Engineers Are the Key Enablers of AI

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