Data Scientist (Game Security, AI)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (Game Security, AI): Developing sophisticated detection systems and scalable machine learning applications to protect player communities with an accent on game security, trust & safety, and regulatory compliance. Focus on driving complex investigations, designing detection systems, and translating analytical findings into actionable insights for executives.

Location: Onsite at Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan

Salary: $121,400–$161,800 USD

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Drive complex investigations and data-driven strategies addressing cheating, griefing, toxicity, and harassment.
• Develop and automate detection solutions for cheats, exploits, and violations with the Game Security team.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Trust & Safety metrics, regulatory compliance, and transparency reporting.
• Design sophisticated detection systems balancing player safety with user experience using rule-based and ML approaches.
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Establish and monitor Trust & Safety and Anti-Cheat KPIs with dashboards for data-driven decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics); advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in data science/analytics with expertise in Security, Anti-Cheat, Trust & Safety, or related domains.
• Strong SQL proficiency with large-scale databases.
• Advanced Python, PySpark, and data science tools (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn) in cloud production environments.
• Required expertise in one: graph analytics for coordinated behavior, NLP for content moderation/toxicity, or network analysis for community safety.
• Experience with Trust & Safety metrics, transparency reporting, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, DSA, OSA).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive strategy.
• Must be able to work full-time, in-office at Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

Nice to have

• Trust & Safety and/or Anti-Cheat experience at gaming, social media, or UGC platforms.
• Real-time detection systems and streaming analytics experience.
• Advanced ML Techniques (Transformers, LLMs, GenAI) for content moderation.
• Published research or thought leadership in Trust & Safety, content moderation, or online community safety.
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks).
• Multilingual capabilities or experience with non-English content moderation challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• Learn and collaborate with talented people in the industry.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, dignity, and respect.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified job applicants with disabilities during recruitment.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
• Opportunity for bonus and/or equity awards as part of the total compensation package.