Advanced Mathematician

Gaming:

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

Bring our games to life by creating the math models that drive slot game play. Work with a group of exceptionally talented mathematicians and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.

Job Responsibilities

Primary

• Develop and proof math models for slot games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or simulation

• Code, test, and debug simulations of slot 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

• Communicate and collaborate with the game designer and development team in an iterative development process, including:

  • Owning the quality and timely delivery of math for assigned projects

  • Conducting discussions and joint gameplay sessions to vet game mechanic and math design feasibility, balance, and player experience

Secondary

• Mentor junior mathematicians on all aspects of the mathematician role

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience required

• 7+ years of professional experience in applied mathematics, probability, and/or combinatorics

• Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enjoy working in a creative environment

• Have strong multi-tasking skills

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work will with others in a team environment

• Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision

• Ability to adapt to a customer-oriented, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Proficient in C++, C#, or a similar object oriented programming language

• Familiarity with working in a Windows programming environment, including Visual Studio

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.