Associate Mathematician

Light & Wonder • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Associate Mathematician designs and proves mathematical models for gaming products and works closely with game designers, producers, engineers, and graphic and sound artists. The role supports Light & Wonder’s Reno team, which develops custom games for specialty markets, including Central Determination, Class II, Historical Horse Racing, and Class III markets across the United States and Canada. The position’s primary responsibility is delivering high-quality math models on time. It also involves coding, testing, and debugging game simulations in an existing framework, with initiative and accountability for thoroughly completing assigned work.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of working knowledge in applied mathematics, probability, or combinatorics.
• 1–2 years of experience with C++, C#, Python, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
• Expert knowledge of probability.
• Knowledge of programming languages, software development, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and software simulations to verify math models.
• Ability to identify, research, and solve gaming-related problems.
• Ability to communicate and work with other members of game development staff.
• Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated team player able to work in a customer-oriented, fast-paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Must enjoy working in a creative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Computer Science preferred; a bachelor’s degree in EE, Physics, or another scientific field with a strong mathematical background is also considered.
• Must meet applicable gaming or other licensing, background investigation, security check, and other legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Visual Studio.

Responsibilities

• Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof-of-concept and feasible math models.
• Develop and generate math models that demonstrate game probabilities and mathematical returns through theoretical calculations and/or simulations.
• Participate in and contribute to game design and invention.
• Work with engineers to ensure correct implementation of math models.
• Deliver high-quality work on schedule and in accordance with game design and product requirements.
• Provide computer simulation and analysis of existing and new math models.
• Code, test, and debug game simulations in an existing framework.
• Complete assigned tasks thoroughly and demonstrate initiative.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level