Game Mathematician III

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Spring Valley, NV

About The Position

IGT is seeking a senior Game Mathematician to build and refine the systems that drive gameplay, payouts, and player experience across IGT’s portfolio. This role operates at the intersection of math, software engineering, and game design, partnering with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into fully realized games, test their performance, and fine-tune the logic behind every outcome.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in mathematical modeling, game math, casino game math, or similar quantitative work
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and combinatorics
Advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis
Programming experience in Python (C# or C++ is a plus)
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

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