Player Protection and Game Security Data Specialist at Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Python, SQL, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Game Telemetry, Matchmaking Systems, Player Behavior Analytics, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Curiosity, Proactivity, Results-Driven

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Job Description As a key member of the Game Security team on Rainbow Six Siege, the Player Protection and Game Security Data Specialist plays a vital role in defending the integrity of the player experience. It is specifically focused on player protection, using data to identify and mitigate threats that compromise fairness, safety, and trust in the game. The analyst will contribute to protecting: · Competitive integrity, including botting, boosting, smurfing, and Elo manipulation. · Monetization fairness, such as marketplace abuse and item exploitation. · Account integrity, including account theft, selling, and unauthorized access. The Data Specialist will be the owner of the knowledge and strategies used to tackle competitive integrity threats at the game level, ensuring that insights and actions are aligned with the mission to protect players and preserve a fair environment. For monetization fairness and account integrity, the person will leverage transversal expertise and data to understand and propose how to reinforce the existing strategies. · Cross-Team Collaboration Work with teams such as UDO, Online Services, SRM, CRC and Game Security to enhance detection and response capabilities. Connect data across systems to trace the full lifecycle of abuse, from detection to sanction to appeal. · Player Protection KPIs and Monitoring Define and maintain metrics that reflect the health of the player protection ecosystem. Develop real-time visualizations to monitor abuse trends, system effectiveness, and threat actor behaviors. · Tooling & Visualization Build dashboards that surface actionable insights for internal stakeholders. Support executive decision-making by translating complex threats into clear strategic implications for the game. · Abuse Intelligence & Analysis Investigate abuse patterns across competitive, monetization, and account-related domains. Use data from multiple ecosystems to uncover emerging threats and assess their impact on players. · Innovation & Research Stay current with industry trends in anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and game data science. Propose new approaches and technologies to strengthen player protection strategies. Qualifications Qualifications : · Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data science or analysis, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. · 3+ years of experience in data analysis, ideally in gaming, fraud detection, or cybersecurity. · Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools. · Experience with machine learning and anomaly detection is a strong asset. · Familiarity with game telemetry, matchmaking systems, or player behavior analytics is a plus. Skills & Attributes: · Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities · Genuine interest in player protection and game security · Autonomous, proactive, and results-driven · Excellent communicator with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights · Curious, pragmatic, and adaptable to fast-evolving challenges · Collaborative team player with a security-first mindset Fluency in English is required for effective communication with our colleagues and partners around the world who do not speak French. Additional Information Les équipes d’Ubisoft comptent 19 000 personnes réparties sur plus de 30 pays aux quatre coins du monde et sont liées par une mission commune : enrichir la vie des joueurs et des joueuses au moyen d’expériences de jeu originales et mémorables. Leur énergie et leur talent ont permis de donner vie à de nombreuses franchises acclamées telles que Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six et bien d’autres à venir. Ubisoft est une entreprise soucieuse de l’égalité des chances et estime que la diversité des origines et des perspectives est essentielle pour créer des mondes qui permettent l’épanouissement et l’expression de tous·tes. Travailler à Ubi MTL, c’est jouir d’un milieu de travail qui éveille la créativité et favorise la connexion. Nous offrons un espace collaboratif axé sur l'avancement professionnel, les occasions d'apprentissage et le bien-être (nos importants avantages sociaux en témoignent!). Si vous êtes enthousiaste à l’idée de relever des défis passionnants, d’exploiter les toutes dernières technologies et de prendre part au futur du divertissement, rejoignez-nous pour créer l’inconnu. À Ubisoft, vous êtes les bienvenu·es tel·les que vous êtes. Nous accueillons la diversité sous toutes ses formes. Nous nous engageons à favoriser un environnement de travail inclusif et respectueux de toutes les différences. À noter nous nous engageons à promouvoir une politique de travail flexible puisque nous valorisons les interactions et la collaboration entre les personnes. Notre modèle de travail hybride comprend un minimum de trois jours par semaine au bureau et deux jours en télétravail. Si vous résidez en dehors du Québec ou du Canada, une relocalisation sera nécessaire. Si vous avez besoin d’un permis de travail, votre admissibilité dépendra de votre éducation et de vos années d’expérience de travail pertinentes, conformément aux exigences gouvernementales.

Responsibilities

The Player Protection and Game Security Data Specialist will focus on defending the integrity of the player experience by identifying and mitigating threats to competitive integrity, monetization fairness, and account integrity. This role involves cross-team collaboration, defining player protection KPIs, and building actionable insights through data analysis and visualization.