Player Protection and Game Security Data Specialist

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

Ubisoft's teams comprise 19,000 people across more than 30 countries worldwide and are united by a common mission: to enrich players' lives through original and memorable gaming experiences. Their energy and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer and believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating worlds that allow everyone to thrive and express themselves.

Working at Ubi MTL means enjoying a work environment that awakens creativity and fosters connection. We offer a collaborative space focused on professional advancement, learning opportunities, and well-being (our significant social benefits bear witness to this!).

If you are enthusiastic about taking on exciting challenges, leveraging the latest technologies, and participating in the future of entertainment, join us to create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you are welcome as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment for all differences.

Please note: we are committed to promoting a flexible work policy as we value interactions and collaboration between people. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of three days per week in the office and two days of remote work. If you reside outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be necessary. If you need a work permit, your eligibility will depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, in accordance with government requirements.