Team Manager / Anti-Cheat Team [Game Security] (f/m/d) at Ubisoft

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Team Leadership, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Recruitment, Talent Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Game Security, Anti-Cheat Development, Continuous Improvement, Budget Management, Risk Assessment, Technical Leadership

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! Job Description This cross-functional team, composed primarily of C++ Developers, a Technical Lead and a Product Owner, plays a critical role in ensuring fair play and competitive integrity across our titles. As Team Manager, you will focus on team performance, project delivery, and cross-team alignment. You’ll foster a collaborative environment, ensure adherence to the roadmap defined by the Product Owner, and support the team's evolution through strategic hiring and continuous improvement practices. Additionally, you will spearhead the expansion of our anti-cheat strategy by transversally collaborating closely with departments such as Online Services, and Ubisoft Data Office, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive approach to anti-cheat across the organization. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring millions of players around the world enjoy fair, competitive gaming. You’ll work with a passionate, skilled team at the intersection of gameplay and security, and contribute to building one of the industry's most trusted anti-cheat solutions. What you will do: Team Leadership & Performance Facilitate collaboration between developers, technical leadership, and the product owner. Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with production teams. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Anti-Cheat Team, ensuring high morale, engagement, and productivity. Roadmap Execution & Delivery Support the Product Owner in maintaining a clear, realistic roadmap aligned with company objectives. Ensure team efforts are well-scoped, prioritized, and delivered on time. Remove blockers, optimize workflows, and manage dependencies across internal and external stakeholders. Holistic Anti-Cheat Integration Gain a full picture of anti-cheat efforts across game production and central teams, connect the dots where needed, and drive integration across departments — all to deliver a fair playing field and enjoyable experience for players. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as the main point of contact for coordination between the anti-cheat team and production teams, the Security and Risk Management Department, or HQ teams. Align deliverables and expectations across game productions and technical domains. Recruitment & Talent Development Develop and execute a long-term hiring strategy to support team growth. Partner with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top engineering talents. Identify training needs and career development opportunities for team members. Strategic Alignment & Reporting Ensure the team’s roadmap contributes to the company’s broader security and gameplay experience strategies. Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to senior management. Ensure a sound budget management for the anti-cheat team. Qualifications What you bring: Proven experience in leading technical teams within the gaming, cybersecurity, or software development sectors Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, ideally with knowledge of online game (service) environments Exceptional people leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, align stakeholders, and maintain execution momentum Experience working in agile environments and partnering with product owners and tech leads Fluency in English Nice to have: Background or experience in game security, anti-cheat development, or competitive gaming environments Familiarity with global team dynamics and managing cross-cultural collaboration Exposure to live operations or game-as-a-service models Additional Information We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Please note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid working. Relocation support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy: We offer multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas. Guest speakers from the industry, workshops, and access to our training and development platform as well as to our in-house library Discounted and free games: Discount on employee game orders & free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month Company Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive company pension scheme Gym subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice Corporate Benefits web portal: Employee discount program for affiliated retailers, shops, and service providers Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community. For further information, please check https://bluebyte.ubisoft.com/en/studios/

Responsibilities

As Team Manager, you will focus on team performance, project delivery, and cross-team alignment while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Anti-Cheat Team. You will also spearhead the expansion of the anti-cheat strategy by collaborating closely with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach.