Data Scientist, Ricochet Anti-Cheat – Call of Duty

XBOX

. Analyze gameplay telemetry, enforcement data, behavioral signals, and other large-scale datasets to investigate cheating patterns and anti-cheat outcomes .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSherman Oaks • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,700 - $164,080 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, statistical methods, and machine learning to enhance anti-cheat systems in gaming. Proficient in synthesizing large datasets into actionable insights and communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

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Data SciencePythonSQLMachine LearningStatistical Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisETLExperimentation MethodsMetrics DevelopmentModel EvaluationAnomaly DetectionDashboard DevelopmentData EngineeringBehavioral AnalysisProduction Workflows

Soft Skills

Analytical JudgmentAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksSnowflakePySparkGame TelemetryReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Data ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Data AnalysisMaster's Degree in Statistics

Industry Keywords

Anti-Cheat TechnologyCompetitive IntegrityMultiplayer GamingPlayer Behavioral AnalysisLive-Service Game Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLPySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze gameplay telemetry, enforcement data, behavioral signals, and other large-scale datasets to investigate cheating patterns and anti-cheat outcomes
Collaborate on ETL, data analysis, and measurement strategy for machine-learning projects enhancing cheating detection, prevention, and response
Design and execute experiments and analyses measuring the impact of models, detections, interventions, and enforcement workflows
Answer ambiguous questions with practical, evidence-based recommendations for prioritizing anti-cheat initiatives
Produce dashboards, recurring reports, and executive-level summaries communicating results, trends, impediments, and impact
Partner with game designers, engineers, producers, analysts, and operations teams to identify anti-cheat improvements
Support validation of anti-cheat detections and model changes before broader deployment, considering effectiveness and false-positive risk
Improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of anti-cheat data pipelines, metrics, analysis standards, and reporting practices
Stay current on anti-cheat technology, statistical analysis, experimentation, data science, and adversarial behavior analysis
Learn from senior team members, share knowledge with peers, and contribute to fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement in game security

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience using data science to solve real-world problems with measurable impact on users and the business
Experience working with large data volumes for production, analytics, experimentation, or reporting purposes
Working knowledge of experimentation methods, impact measurement, statistical analysis, and metrics development
Experience building or maintaining dashboards, reports, and repeatable analytical workflows for stakeholders
Master's degree or equivalent work experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Statistics, or a related field
Competence with Python, SQL, and PySpark for data analysis, data engineering, and production-scale workflows
Strong understanding of data analysis, statistics, experimentation, measurement design, and practical model evaluation
Familiarity with large data lake or warehouse environments such as Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms
Ability to synthesize multiple data sources into clear conclusions, recommendations, and decision-ready narratives
Practical understanding of data quality, ETL, schema evolution, and analytical reproducibility in large-scale environments
Ability to prioritize effectively across investigations, analyses, stakeholder requests, and long-term data science initiatives
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including concise documentation and executive-ready reporting
Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work through ambiguous problems with incomplete or noisy data
Ability to learn from senior team members and contribute to the growth and success of others on the team
Passion for multiplayer gaming and preserving competitive integrity
Experience developing agentic orchestration workflows that result in production outcomes
Experience with machine-learning-assisted detection systems, model monitoring, or adversarial behavior analysis
Experience with game telemetry, player behavioral analysis, or live-service game operations
Experience using SQL, Python, or scripting to automate repeatable analysis, anomaly detection, or reporting workflows
Familiarity with Call of Duty gameplay systems and mechanics, competitive multiplayer ecosystems, or common cheating methods
Video game enthusiasm and curiosity about how data can improve fairness and player trust

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Paid sick time
Floating holidays
Compassion and bereavement leaves
Parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Fitness programs
Free and discounted games
Supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and other voluntary benefit programs
Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation for the job
Incentive compensation may be available (not guaranteed)