Senior Mathematician

Light & Wonder • Reno, NV

18d

About The Position

Light & Wonder’s Reno team creates games for North American Class III and specialty markets, including Central Determination, Class II, Historical Horse Racing, and Class III segments worldwide. The Senior Mathematician designs and proves mathematical models for gaming products in collaboration with game designers, mathematicians, engineers, artists, sound designers, and testers. The role is primarily responsible for delivering high-quality, timely math models, and also involves coding, testing, and debugging game simulations in an existing framework and mentoring junior mathematicians. The position requires initiative and accountability for thorough implementation of assigned work.

The employee may be required to obtain gaming or other licenses, undergo background investigations or security checks, and meet standards required by applicable laws, regulations, or contracts. Employment is conditional on meeting requirements necessary for the role and, where permitted by law, consenting to due diligence and a background investigation. The job description is not all-inclusive, and the employee may be asked to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the mathematics of gaming.
• At least 3 years of experience with C++, C#, Python, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visual Studio.
• Expert knowledge of probability and gaming math models.
• Knowledge of programming languages, software development, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and software simulations to verify math models.
• Ability to identify, research, and solve gaming-related problems.
• Ability to communicate and work with other members of game development staff.
• Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated team player able to work in a customer-oriented, fast-paced, demanding, and deadline-driven environment.
• Enjoy working in a creative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science; a bachelor’s degree in EE, Physics, or another scientific field with a strong mathematical background is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proofs of concept and feasible math models.
• Develop and generate math models demonstrating gaming probabilities and mathematical returns through theoretical calculation and/or simulation.
• Participate in and contribute to game design and invention.
• Mentor junior-level mathematicians.
• Work with engineers to ensure correct implementation of math models.
• Deliver high-quality work on schedule and in accordance with game design and product requirements.
• Create computer simulations and analyses of existing and new math models.
• Maintain an understanding of competitive products and technology.

What This Job Offers

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