Game Mathematician

2 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

IGT is a global leader in gaming seeking a Game Mathematician to join their team in Belgrade. The role involves testing and delivering new slot, video poker, and keno games. Responsibilities include analyzing and verifying game mathematics against quality standards and jurisdictional requirements, calculating and simulating game payouts, and collaborating with game designers and external laboratories. The position requires strong mathematical and technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The company offers a challenging multicultural environment, personal development opportunities, and flexible working hours.
Must have:
  • University degree in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or similar programming language
  • Technical English language skills (written and spoken)
  • Mathematical knowledge of statistics and probability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Precision, detail-orientation, and accuracy
  • Proactive and team-player attitude
  • Good communication skills
Good to have:
  • Work experience in mathematics, statistics, software engineering, or similar
  • Gaming industry experience
Perks:
  • Vibrant and stimulating work environment
  • Class-A office space
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility to work remote or from office (hybrid)
  • Private health insurance
  • Opportunity to learn and improve skills
  • Opportunity to develop a career in a stable international environment

Job Details

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Overview:

 

We are looking for a Game Mathematician to join us in testing and delivering the next generation of slot, video poker and keno games.

We are seeking a passionate, adaptive, and hard-working game mathematician who is ready to apply their skills in this fast-paced creative industry. As a game mathematician, this position is responsible for analyzing and verifying that the mathematics of IGT’s casino gaming products conform to quality standards and jurisdictional requirements. This position independently calculates and simulates the expected pay of casino products, while collaborating with other game mathematicians and game designers to find the source of differences in results. Game types requiring support include, but are not limited to, slot, keno, and video poker. This position requires both mathematical and technical skills, strong focus, and ability to work both individually and with other teams.

In your daily routine, you will work closely with Game Mathematicians and Project Managers as well as with consultants from external laboratories that verify the game before it is released to the market.

Due to our international structure, IGT provides you with a challenging multicultural environment where you can use your initiative and contribute to the realization of the company’s targets. IGT strongly believes in personal development and invests continually in training and coaching.

Responsibilities

 

•    Using Excel or programming language of your choice (e.g. C++) to calculate and simulate slot, video poker and keno games to confirm pays, odds and game play
•    Verifying game compliance with jurisdictional regulations
•    Work closely with game designer to resolve differences and issues
•    Be a contact person for requests and questions concerning game mathematics from the external laboratory
•    Learn jurisdictional regulations and gain an understanding of their application to slot, keno, and poker products
•    Actively work on multiple projects concurrently
•    Occasional international travel for training and industry events, and possible two weeks travel to the US for training.

Must-haves:

 

•    University degree in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or a related field
•    Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or a similar programming language and ability to demonstrate it during our assessment
•    Technical English language skills (written and spoken) is required for communication with studios abroad
•    Mathematical knowledge of statistics and probability is a must
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
•    Being precise, detailed, and accurate
•    Proactive and a team player (cooperating with other teams and having a curious mindset)
•    Good communication skills

Nice-to-have:

 

•    Work experience in mathematics, statistics, software engineering, or similar. Gaming industry experience is a big plus

We offer:

 

•    Vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space
•    Flexible working hours with possibility to work remote or from office (hybrid)
•    Private health insurance
•    Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills
•    Opportunity to develop a career within a stable international environment

Our Recruitment Process:

 

•    CV review
•    Test – Candidates will be asked to complete different assignments in the area of combinatorics, probability calculation, and coding the mathematical logic of a game. You will have 7 days to complete the test.
•    Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
•    Interview – Interview with team members covering technical and culture fit questions

 

 

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged.  IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

 

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

 

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming.  For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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