Rockstar Games · 6 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist, Player Experience Analytics
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expRockstar Games creates world-class entertainment experiences and is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their Analytics team. The role involves developing detection systems, establishing community safety metrics, and leveraging advanced analytics to protect player communities.
GamingPC GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Drive complex investigations and data-driven strategies addressing cheating, griefing, toxicity, and harassment at scale
Develop and automate detection solutions for cheats, exploits, and violations with 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, including executives
Establish and monitor Trust & Safety and Anti-Cheat KPIs with dashboards enabling data-driven decisions
Mentor junior team members and advance analytical best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in 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 ability to influence executive strategy
Expert data storytelling—translating sophisticated analytics into clear narratives driving policy decisions
Strategic thinking balancing player safety, user experience, and business objectives
Passion for creating safe, inclusive gaming communities
Preferred
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
Graph analytics for coordinated behavior detection
Published research or thought leadership in Trust & Safety, content moderation, or online community safety
Experience with big data technologies (PySpark) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks)
Multilingual capabilities or experience with non-English content moderation challenges
Benefits
Bonus
Equity awards
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games is a multinational video game development and publishing company that provides a wide range of games.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Simon Ramsey
Senior Vice President of Communications
Josh Moskovitz
Vice President of Marketing
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