Game Mathematician

If it's iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It's all about the games, and our digital teamleads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

The Game Mathematician focus specializes in constructing predictive models, algorithms and probability engines to support data analysis or product functions; verifies model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work with game designers and fellow mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models.

* Work with game engineers to ensure correct implementation of math models.

* Deliver high quality work as scheduled in accordance with the game design and product requirements.

* Maintain an understanding of competitive products and technology.

* Develop and prove math models for games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or Monte Carlo simulation.

* Code, test, and debug simulations of games to gather statistics and verify accuracy of math models.

* Collaborate with software engineers and math test engineers to ensure math models are properly implemented and compliant with applicable regulations.

* Collaborate with other mathematicians and game designers to brainstorm new game mechanics and to determine mathematical feasibility of concept math models.

* Develop an understanding of competitive products and technologies.

* Build a strong understanding of the gaming industry's regulatory and compliance frameworks and ensure math models comply with same.

* Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of games.

* Be passionate, motivated, and excited about what we do!

* Expert knowledge of probability.

* Expert knowledge of gaming math models.

* Must enjoy working in a creative environment.

* Knowledge of programming languages, software development, design patterns and object-oriented programming.

* Ability to create spreadsheets and software simulations to verify math models.

* Ability to identify, research, and solve gaming related problems.

* Ability to interface and communicate with other members of the game development staff.

* Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision.

* Good written and verbal communication skills and a high level of interpersonal skills.

* Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer-oriented, very fast-paced, demanding, and deadline-driven environment.

Education

* Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience required.

*Internships, educational or equivalent professional experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field is considered an asset.

This position is a hybrid work position with 2 days per week in our Las Vegas office.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.