Senior Mathematician

iGaming:
If its iGaming we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder Its all about the games and our digital teamleads the global iGaming market providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the worlds most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The companys Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more .

Position Summary

We are on the look out for a Senior Mathematician (iGaming) to join our team!

Reporting to the Manager of Mathematics you will be creating exciting new games focused on the UK and EU markets as part of a global team at Light & Wonder.
Engaging with other mathematicians game producers and engine coders your design input gameplay feedback and innovations will be vital.
This is a hybrid role with some office travel (depending on distance) working most often with our developers in the Bristol office; however you will also work regularly with the US iGaming team based in Las Vegas.
You will have experience in creating many successful iGaming releases as a mathematician. You are enthusiastic about iGaming with a deep knowledge of the industry and a broad knowledge of competitors games and you will be able to see a project complete from start to finish using your experience. You will also work closely with the Game Production Manager to better understand and improve player experiences as Light & Wonder move into the 2026/27 roadmap and beyond.
You will be a key contributor to meetings regarding game design game development tooling project management and compliance.
Confidence with communication skills and being able to work remotely with video conferencing is a must.

Job Description

• Develop game design techniques and encourage innovation within the team.

• Collaborate with the compliance team and with the RTP monitoring team to ensure the best processes are in place to oversee compliance of our games.

• Consult with other iGaming Creative Studios teams regarding BI/Data game design QA project planning game development.

• Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models. Set an example to other mathematicians.

• Work with game engineers to ensure the 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.

• Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of games.

• Be passionate motivated and excited about what we do!

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in the iGaming space is desirable but a shorter timeframe will be considered given relevant experience in the casino or social gaming spaces.

• Experience with programming simulations engines or similar in C C# Python or other language required.

• Confident using Excel.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills with a high level of interpersonal skills.

• Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer-oriented fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Education

• Educated to Batchelors degree level in a STEM subject or relevant industry experience required.

Additional Information

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder

• Competitive benefits an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.

• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.

• Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy astunning work locationandflexible workingwhilst we provide you with theguidanceanddevelopment skillsyou need to progress quickly andenhance your career.

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