Slots Central - Mathematical Game Designer

Playtika Ltd•Las Vegas, NV

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Playtika is seeking a dynamic and experienced Mathematical Game Designer to join their industry-leading team. The role involves full responsibility for projects from concept to post-launch, focusing on developing and optimizing mathematical models for slot machines. The designer will collaborate with other game designers and mathematicians, write simulations in a proprietary C++ engine for verification and playtesting, and stay updated on market trends. The position requires a strong understanding of core loop game balancing and economy to create unique and exciting game experiences, as well as generating game-specific documentation for UI/UX flow. The role involves working with a global team in a fast-paced development cycle, designing, implementing, and verifying game components, and applying solid design practices to support business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related degree.
Extensive knowledge of mathematical and statistical modeling, combinatorics, and probability theory.
Strong experience in Microsoft Excel and object-oriented programming (C++ preferred).
5+ years of combined experience in game design and math for slot machines (land-based or social), with a minimum of 3 in mathematics roles.
Creative thinker and motivation to tackle business challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Must love making and playing games!
Proficient knowledge of the English language (written and oral)

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with Claude or other AI tools
Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
Worked with multiple studios across time zones
Experience in working in a fast-paced environment
Great attention to detail

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for own projects from concept to post-launch.
Develop and optimize mathematical models for slot machines in collaboration with other game designers and mathematicians.
Write simulations in our proprietary engine (C++) to aid the verification and playtesting of games.
Keep an up-to-date knowledge of market trends, new products, and innovations.
Ability and knowledge in core loop game balancing and economy to deliver unique and exciting game experiences.
Generate game-specific documentation containing the UI/UX flow of the project.
Work with a global team to design, implement, and verify game components in a fast-paced development cycle.
Build ideas based off solid business rationale: Apply solid design practices to support each product and feature with respect to their business goals.

Benefits

Biweekly pay via direct deposit
Annual bonus plan
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance (mostly company-paid)
Learning platform (Campus), gym memberships, events and perks
Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays. PTO accrual and usage vary by state.
6 additional long weekends throughout the year
Leaves of Absence: Available for family, medical, military, jury duty, bereavement and more, as per state/federal law
Special Vacation Days: Additional day off for your birthday month
Flexible working hours and happy hours
Work permit assistance for employees
Corporate celebrations, team buildings and fun activities
401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%