Math Intern

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Internship
Gaming
The Role
Support the math design team by developing tools and datasets to analyze slot game math attributes, applying probability/statistics, programming, and AI to evaluate and model game math. Work collaboratively with mathematicians and contribute to data-driven game design; three-month internship with possible conversion to Associate Mathematician.
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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

Mathematicians at Light & Wonder bring our games to life by creating the math models that drive slot game play. We are seeking mathematically driven individuals to participate in our Math Internship program to join our team of mathematicians. This program will offer an introduction to the industry while you help our math team utilize a data driven approach to game design.
 

This is intended to be a three-month internship that could be converted to a full-time opportunity as an Associate Mathematician at the end of the internship.
 

Essential Job Functions

  • Support the math design team in creative decision making by developing tools and datasets that help analyze game math attributes across various game design studios.

  • Work with other mathematicians to leverage AI to create sophisticated tools for analyzing complex mathematical game math models.

Qualifications

Education

  • Preferably enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program pursuing a degree in mathematics, combinatorics, statistics, or any related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in mathematics, especially probability and statistics.

  • Experience in Excel, especially in the use of linking and formulas to dynamically calculate probabilities and describe complicated probabilistic events.

  • Programming skills in C++, Python, or any similar languages.

  • Experience using AI.

  • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

  • Strong creativity and imagination.

Hourly pay of $25.00, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Conditions
Hybrid structure with 4 days a week on-site required.

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses.   As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.  

In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

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.

Skills Required

  • Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in mathematics, combinatorics, statistics, or related field
  • Proficient in mathematics, especially probability and statistics
  • Experience in Excel, including linking and formulas to calculate probabilities
  • Programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages
  • Experience using AI
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong creativity and imagination

Light & Wonder Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Light & Wonder and has not been reviewed or approved by Light & Wonder.

  • Healthcare Strength Aetna medical options with virtual care, plus programs like fertility support and chronic‑condition management, indicate broad and robust medical coverage. Dental and vision through major carriers add to overall depth.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Offerings such as fertility support via Progyny, gender‑affirming care through FOLX Health, and menopause care suggest coverage designed for diverse needs. Second‑opinion and specialized support services further widen accessibility.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Resources including a ComPsych EAP with counseling, Care.com membership, and RethinkCare parenting tools bolster everyday wellbeing. A Lifestyle Spending Account and wellness/non‑tobacco premium discounts enhance practical value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
2,419 Employees

What We Do

Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.

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