Job description

Mathematician

Are you ready to level up your career? At Light & Wonder, we are committed to making the best games in the world. We are looking for smart, passionate, and creative people to join our team and help us transform the gaming world. We are a global, industry-leading gaming technology company that embraces challenge, fosters an inclusive culture, values integrity, innovation and winning, and is committed to developing and supporting its people. As a member of our award winning game studios, you will be creating compelling games played around the world.

If you are ready to play… come join us and let’s make games!

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

Primary

· 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

Secondary

· Mentor junior mathematicians on all aspects of the mathematician role

· 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

Job Requirements

Experience

· 2 to 5 years of professional experience in applied mathematics, probability, and/or combinatorics

· Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Enjoy working in a creative environment

· Have strong multi-tasking skills

· Have excellent 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

· Proficient in C++, C#, or a similar object oriented programming language

· Familiarity with working in a Windows programming environment, including Visual Studio

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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