Cybersecurity Detection Engineering Specialist
Ubisoft · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Computer Games · 10,001+ employees
About the role
You will design, develop, and maintain scalable detection rules and frameworks using Detection-as-Code practices and automation. You will also collaborate with security and engineering teams to integrate telemetry feeds and improve operational efficiency across global environments.
What they look for
Requirements
The role requires experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering with proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Go. Candidates must be skilled in managing CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and integrating security platforms through APIs.
Full description
Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!
Job Description
As a Detection Engineering Specialist at Ubisoft Montréal, you will help evolve our detection engineering capabilities through automation, cloud technologies, and Detection-as-Code practices. Working closely with Security Operations, Incident Response, Platform Engineering, and Development teams, you will contribute to building scalable and maintainable detection solutions that improve the reliability and efficiency of security operations across Ubisoft’s global environment.
What you’ll do
- Evaluate log sources, telemetry feeds, and enrichment data to assess detection quality and coverage
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain detection rules, frameworks, and supporting technologies
- Contribute to the adoption of Detection-as-Code practices using version control and modern development workflows
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate validation, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management of detection content
- Build integrations and workflows using APIs, SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, cloud services, and data repositories
- Create automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks
- Collaborate with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to improve detection coverage and investigation workflows
- Develop reusable tooling, libraries, and frameworks that support detection engineering initiatives
- Apply secure coding practices, testing strategies, and quality controls throughout the engineering lifecycle
- Research emerging technologies and contribute to infrastructure automation and platform engineering initiatives
Qualifications
What you bring to the team
- Experience in software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, site reliability engineering, or automation-focused roles
- Use Git-based workflows and source control management practices
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Program or script using languages such as Python, Go, PowerShell, or JavaScript
- Integrate platforms and services through APIs
- Apply software development best practices, testing methodologies, and secure coding principles
- Work with cloud platforms, containerized environments, and infrastructure technologies
- Communicate technical concepts clearly with both technical and non-technical collaborators
- Approach complex technical problems with a collaborative and practical mindset
- Adapt to evolving technologies and continuously improve processes and systems
Additional Information
What to send our way
- Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
- Portfolio or project links adapted to the role, such as GitHub repositories or automation projects
- Contract: Permanent
- Work flexibility: Office-based
