Senior Data Scientist - Player Safety & Anti-Cheat

Rockstar Games; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Player Experience in London. This full-time role involves driving investigations related to player safety and developing sophisticated detection systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in a STEM field and at least 5 years of data science experience. Strong skills in SQL and Python are essential, alongside a strategic mindset to balance user experience with safety. The company promotes inclusivity and encourages a diverse applicant pool.

Benefits

Equal opportunity workplace

Professional development

Support for applications with disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science/analytics with expertise in Security, Anti-Cheat, Trust & Safety.
• Strong SQL proficiency with large-scale databases.
• Experience with Trust & Safety metrics and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive investigations addressing cheating, griefing, and harassment.
• Develop detection solutions with Game Security team.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable insights.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Advanced Python

Data storytelling

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in STEM field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PySpark

numpy

pandas

scikit-learn

Job description

A leading gaming company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Player Experience in London. This full-time role involves driving investigations related to player safety and developing sophisticated detection systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in a STEM field and at least 5 years of data science experience. Strong skills in SQL and Python are essential, alongside a strategic mindset to balance user experience with safety. The company promotes inclusivity and encourages a diverse applicant pool.