Game Mathematician I

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Reno, NV

About The Position

IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership. Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com. If you’ve ever wondered what determines how a game feels to play—and why players keep coming back—it starts with the math! We’re hiring a Game Mathematician II to build and refine the systems that drive gameplay, payouts, and player experience across IGT’s portfolio. You’ll be working at the intersection of math, software engineering, and game design—partnering with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into fully realized games, test how they perform, and fine-tune the logic behind every outcome.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in mathematical modeling, game math, casino game math, or similar quantitative work
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and combinatorics
Advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis
Programming experience or familiarity with Python, Java, C#, or C++
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to collaborate within a cross-disciplinary game development team
Curiosity and initiative to explore new ideas and improve gameplay

Nice To Haves

Building collaborative relationships
Decision making
Drive results
Foster innovation
Personal energy
Self-leadership

Responsibilities

Design and implement mathematical models and game logic that define gameplay and payouts
Create and maintain PAR sheets, pay tables, and supporting math documentation
Develop tools and models to validate game logic and underlying data
Collaborate with art, audio, engineering, and design teams to align math with player experience
Play-test games in development and refine math based on simulations, testing, and player feedback
Analyze market performance data to identify trends and inform future game mechanics
Ensure math designs meet jurisdictional requirements and industry standards