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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWelcome to the world of landbased gaming. At Light & Wonder its all about the games and our Gaming team builds cuttingedge technology products and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
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
Bachelors 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 multitasking 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 customeroriented fastpaced deadlinedriven 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 youd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law please click here for EEOC Poster.
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