Mathematician

Light & Wonder • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring our games to life by creating the math models that drive slot game play. Work with a group of exceptionally talented mathematicians and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied mathematics, probability, and/or combinatorics.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work will with others in a team environment.
• Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to a customer-oriented, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with C++, C#, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
• Familiarity with working in a Windows programming environment, including Visual Studio.
• Have strong multi-tasking skills.
• Enjoy working in a creative environment.
• Interact and collaborate with immediate team members and senior level professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Gaming industry experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and proof math models for slot games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or simulation.
• Code, test, and debug simulations of slot games to gather statistics and verify accuracy of math models.
• Collaborate with software engineers and math test engineers to ensure math models are properly implemented and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with other mathematicians and game designers to brainstorm new game mechanics and to determine mathematical feasibility of concept math models.
• Develop an understanding of competitive products and technologies.

What This Job Offers

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