Game Mathematician

Overview

IGT Play Digital is seeking a passionate, adaptive, hard-working Mathematician/Game Designer ready to apply their skills in this fast-paced creative industry, with an emphasis on maintaining and designing best in-class gaming experiences. As a Mathematician/Game Designer, you will contribute to all stages of game development, from concept through quality assurance, and be responsible for creating and adapting mathematical models, conducting playtests, and providing documentation and support to team members throughout the development process. 

This remote position offers the opportunity to work from anywhere while contributing to our online studio in the Pacific time zone and support our studios in Manchester, Belgrade, and Timisoara.

What You’ll Do

Support conversions of highly rated IGT land-based titles to compelling online experiences
Create game math for original games and provide math documentation for originals and ports of land-based games to engineers
Test mathematical outcomes to assure quality and accuracy (through calculations in MS Excel, programming, and other various proprietary tools)
Employ meticulous attention to detail to achieve optimal designs for mathematical documentation, including math models, game logic, PAR sheets, and customer-facing communication 
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including producers, artists, engineers, and others throughout development, across all our online studios 
Work with other designers and mathematicians to brainstorm new concepts, create math and prototypes, keep our game characteristics database up to date, peer review documentation, and improve our templates and processes
Extensively play test all games in studio development with detailed verbal or written feedback around all aspects of the player experience: math, art, sound, messaging, game pacing, and user interface
Stay up to date on performance data and industry trends to help identify future game mechanics and to better understand different market preferences in Europe, Canada, North America, and specific lottery-based casino customers

About You

Experience with real money wagering casino games
Background in Combinatorics, Probability Theory, and Statistics
Solid experience with MS Excel, creating and adapting large and complex spreadsheets
Basic programming knowledge and aptitude for learning advanced programing techniques using C++, C#, or similar language, for simulating game logic
Strong critical thinking skills, attention to details, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills and must be able to clearly explain and present technical and non-technical ideas in English

What We’d Prefer

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., game design, mathematics, statistics, or computer science) or equivalent experience
Passion for games of all kinds

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe that a team of unique individuals creates a dynamic, modern, and fun work environment. Whether language, location, or life experience, IGT PlayDigital recognizes and celebrates differences between team members. Our colleagues enjoy inclusive engagement through our 7 global Employee Impact Groups; Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN), Advancing Cultural Education (ACE), PRIDE, NEXGEN, Wealth of Wisdom (WoW) and Superabilities at IGT. We’re also the three-time Top-Ranking Gaming Supplier in the All-In Diversity Project; a Best Place to Work according to the Human Rights Campaign and the Disability Equality Index; and the 2023 D&I Award winner at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards-London.

Benefits and Culture

Remote or Hybrid and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills.
Opportunity to develop a career within a stable environment.
Full-time/permanent employment contract and competitive salary.
Private health insurance for you and your family.
Flexible working hours including work from home and from office.

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