Data Scientist

Requisition Number: 160399

Position Title: Data Scientist I

External Description:

Position Title: Game Security Data Scientist 

There are millions of EA Sports players generating billions of events every day. We would like to use the high-volume of data streams to detect and anticipate Security threats and issues as soon as possible. The Game Security Data Scientist will be tasked with using big data, machine learning and visualization techniques to find patterns and correlations to help keep the EA Sports platform safe and secure. 

You will be at the intersection of security and data science and so you should be able to adopt a security mindset to predict the adversaries’ moves. You should be able to leverage different statistical, AI, and machine learning methods to detect anomalies and fraudulent behavior.

Areas to Explore:

• Detect patterns associated with fraudulent accounts, and anomalous behavior.
• Setup monitoring and alerting mechanisms.
• Visualize Big Security Data in a meaningful way
• Social network analysis (SNA)

Deliverables:

Depending on the applicant’s skill, knowledge and interest:

• Machine learning algorithm that detects fraud and other security threats
• Data visualization tools which helps detect anomalies and other threats
• Report evaluating the success or failure of the experiment(s), and ideas for next steps

Required Experience:

Depending on the applicant’s skill, knowledge and interest:

• 1+ years of experience with SQL and no-SQL databases.
• Applied machine learning experience and familiarity with standard techniques, relevant tools and libraries.
• Ability to think and solve scientific problems and invent new methods.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, Scala, etc.

Preferred Experience:

• A Master or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering with specialization in machine learning, information security, artificial intelligence, decision support/making or other related fields.
• Familiarity with Big Data tools such as Splunk, Hadoop, Spark, etc.
• Exposure to Security in areas such as network/software security and an understanding of security data, attack vectors and more.
• Experience with Visualization tools and libraries such as Tableau, SAS VA, Matplotlib, etc.
• Software development experience.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 73

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.