Machine Learning Research Engineer - Ricochet - Central Technology

Activision Blizzard
California
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 79,200 - 146,504 annuallyFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Experimentation","Stakeholder communication","Model evaluation","Mentorship"]

Detect, prevent, and respond to cheating in Activision games by building and improving machine learning detections. Work with a cross-functional team supporting the Call of Duty franchise, running experiments and data analysis to validate models and measure player impact. Collaborate with game designers and engineers to identify new anti-cheat opportunities, and mentor alongside experts while staying current on ML, anti-cheat, and statistical analysis.

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Activision Blizzard
5 days ago

Machine Learning Research Engineer - Ricochet - Central Technology

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Job Summary

Detect, prevent, and respond to cheating in Activision games by building and improving machine learning detections. Work with a cross-functional team supporting the Call of Duty franchise, running experiments and data analysis to validate models and measure player impact. Collaborate with game designers and engineers to identify new anti-cheat opportunities, and mentor alongside experts while staying current on ML, anti-cheat, and statistical analysis.
Location: California
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate on ML projects that enhance detection, prevention, and response to cheating.
  • •Execute experiments and analysis to validate models and measure their impact on players.
  • •Develop new detections from data and improve existing detections.
  • •Consult on data analysis, data engineering, and experimentation to support Ricochet.
  • •Communicate results, impediments, and impact clearly to teams and stakeholders while working with game designers, engineers, and producers on anti-cheat initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 79,200 - 146,504 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid HolidaysPaid SickParental LeaveLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceRelocationGym MembershipDiscounted Games

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • •3+ years of experience using data science and machine learning to solve real problems with measurable impact.
  • •Experience managing large data volumes for production purposes and developing, evaluating, and improving ML models in production.
  • •Proficiency in Python and associated libraries (PySpark, Pandas, XGBoost, PyTorch, etc.).
  • •Strong data analysis and experimentation skills, including strong SQL skills, plus experience with supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning techniques.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
Skills:CommunicationExperimentationStakeholder communicationModel evaluationMentorship
Tech Stack:PythonPySparkPandasXGBoostPyTorchSQLETLMachine learningDeep learningSupervised learningUnsupervised learning

Company Brief

Activision Blizzard
Develops and publishes interactive entertainment content, including video games and connected gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company is known for major franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, and Diablo.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2008
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