Hate AI/DS stakeholder babysitting, DE a good career switch?

Hi guys, I'm a junior AI and DS person with a masters in both, job searching, and had been finding myself a bit mismatched for the nature of the work I was previously in - constant stakeholder management and convincing, non technical meetings, presentations, not to mention, just being overwhelmed with so many new AI technologies and tools, etc.. I prefer structured and calm working environments and figured that, after getting some interviews for DE roles and reading about the job responsibilities/researching a bunch, DE might be better suited for me. I understand that staying up to date with n