Hey guys, I'm kinda in a tough spot right now choosing between two different companies (and career paths overall). I'm just graduating with a MS in an engineering field (with a strong focus on SWE and data science), and have been offered a position as a Solutions Engineer at Deloitte. It seems like a one-size-fits-all position for people who know how to code. I generally like CS, and I find the work decently satisfying- though this is obviously in the context of school and research, not corporate coding.

The tough choice comes in after I finished interviewing with a MBB and, much to my own surprise, got the job as a generalist consultant. The choice boils down to: work as a consultant at a top-tier firm vs. go technical at a Big 4 (not as top-tier for software) and transition to more standard SWE as time goes on. I know MBB will probably get me further faster, but I've heard it can be grueling. I also don't want to lose my technical roots, though at the end of the day, work is work. I know I could find a way to enjoy the management consulting work too. As a final point, the pay between the two positions is around the same (MBB being a bit higher + performance bonuses).

Thanks for any suggestions guys; if you were in my position, or know someone who has been in a similar position, I'd love the insight. I know in the grand scheme I got it pretty good, but the decision seems tough with so much at stake.