Game Designer/Mathematician IV - PlaySocial

Full-time - Mid Level

NV Statewide, NV

10,001+ employees

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming, delivering entertaining and responsible gaming experiences across all channels and regulated segments, including Lotteries, Gaming Machines, Sports Betting, and Digital. The company is seeking a passionate individual to join the IGT Social Casino team, focusing on defining what makes a game special and understanding player preferences. This role involves leveraging mobile and online experience to assist teams in making informed development choices, specifically in porting IGT's best slots content into Social Casino applications for external clients.

Responsibilities

• Create math documentation utilizing IGT proprietary tools for approximately 26 games on the Social casino roadmap per year.
• Collaborate with Social casino team members to answer all questions regarding math and game mechanics before and during the client porting process.
• Play test game ports in development and provide meaningful feedback to clients.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in par sheets and customer-facing communications.
• Actively work on multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Contribute to the growth of the Social casino team and business by providing game and industry insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in casino, social, or mobile gaming.
• Familiarity with and interest in slots and casino games.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid expertise in Combinatorics, Probability Theory, and Statistics.
• Basic programming knowledge and aptitude for learning advanced programming techniques.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, able to work independently and in team settings.
• Internet savvy and comfortable in a remote working environment spanning multiple time zones.
• Ability to clearly explain and present technical and non-technical ideas to different disciplines.
• Capable of succeeding in a dynamic work environment where project scopes and standards may often change.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Unity or similar game implementation pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and Jira in particular.
• Familiarity with Perforce or other version control software.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Identity theft insurance