Game Security Data Scientist: Protect Fair Play (Hybrid)

Ubisoft; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Montreal seeks a Player Protection and Game Security Data Specialist to defend the integrity of player experience in Rainbow Six Siege. The role includes mitigating threats like botting and account theft, analyzing data to propose effective strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Data Science and experience in data analysis, ideally related to gaming or cybersecurity. Proficiency in Python and SQL is required.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Flexible work model

Competitive social benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, ideally in gaming, fraud detection, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with machine learning and anomaly detection is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with game telemetry, matchmaking systems, or player behavior analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend competitive integrity against threats such as botting and boosting.
• Develop player protection KPIs and monitoring dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Interest in player protection and game security

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data science or analysis, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Data visualization tools

Job description

A leading video game company in Montreal seeks a Player Protection and Game Security Data Specialist to defend the integrity of player experience in Rainbow Six Siege. The role includes mitigating threats like botting and account theft, analyzing data to propose effective strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Data Science and experience in data analysis, ideally related to gaming or cybersecurity. Proficiency in Python and SQL is required.