Mathematician
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Arrow International is the worlds largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets bingo paper and ink etc.) as well as world class state-of-the-art electronic gaming products. Our products are sold installed and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we are focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers.
Position Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Design Mathematician based at our Chicago studio. You will work closely with a Game Designer utilizing your math and software skills to develop compelling prize-first math models for Arrows electronic gaming products.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Design compelling slot-style game math models utilizing prize-first math engine.
- Translate game concepts and mathematical ideas into software using C#.
- Develop and maintain math characteristics metrics to enable data-driven decision-making while iterating on math model design.
- Create and maintain PAR sheets detailing the game math model.
- Develop a working knowledge of North American slot markets identifying trends ensuring game designs are contemporary and meet market requirements.
- Able to work with the team to align priorities and drive towards solutions a true team player.
- Passion to create fun games with an engaging player experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Grasp of math principles and probability.
Experience and Education
- Bachelors degree in Mathematics/Data Analysis/Software Engineering field or equivalent experience.
- Gaming experience highly preferred.
- Experience with C#.
- Experience with Excel.
- Knowledge of other development tools for example Confluence JIRA Bitbucket etc. a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Vision:
- Close vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Peripheral vision
- Ability to distinguish colors
Physical Requirements:
- Stand for long periods of time
- Extensive time in front of LCDs and Electronic Gaming Machine screens
- Repetitive motion to open heavy Electronic Gaming Machine doors
Work Conditions:
- The ability to move between projects with little notice and the ability to adapt quickly
- Overtime and weekend hours may be required to meet project schedules
- Limited travel may be required
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At Arrow International we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger more innovative and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome supported and empowered to succeed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire train and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status religion age results of genetic testing
veteran status or physical or mental disabilityexcept where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application participate in the interview process undergo any pre-employment testing or otherwise take part in the employee selection process please contact us at
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Required Experience:
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About Company
World’s largest manufacturer of bingo products, pulltabs, daubers, bingo equipment and hand held and fixed base electronic bingo devices for charity fundraising and social gaming.