Game Mathematician

Overview:

We are looking for a Game Mathematician to join us in testing and delivering the next generation of slot, video poker and keno games.

We are seeking a passionate, adaptive, and hard-working game mathematician who is ready to apply their skills in this fast-paced creative industry. As a game mathematician, this position is responsible for analyzing and verifying that the mathematics of IGT’s casino gaming products conform to quality standards and jurisdictional requirements. This position independently calculates and simulates the expected pay of casino products, while collaborating with other game mathematicians and game designers to find the source of differences in results. Game types requiring support include, but are not limited to, slot, keno, and video poker. This position requires both mathematical and technical skills, strong focus, and ability to work both individually and with other teams.

In your daily routine, you will work closely with Game Mathematicians and Project Managers as well as with consultants from external laboratories that verify the game before it is released to the market.

Due to our international structure, IGT provides you with a challenging multicultural environment where you can use your initiative and contribute to the realization of the company’s targets. IGT strongly believes in personal development and invests continually in training and coaching.

What you will be working on:

• Using Excel or programming language of your choice (e.g. C++) to calculate and simulate slot, video poker and keno games to confirm pays, odds and game play
• Verifying game compliance with jurisdictional regulations
• Work closely with game designer to resolve differences and issues
• Be a contact person for requests and questions concerning game mathematics from the external laboratory
• Learn jurisdictional regulations and gain an understanding of their application to slot, keno, and poker products
• Actively work on multiple projects concurrently
• Occasional international travel for training and industry events, and possible two weeks travel to the US for training.

Must-haves:

• University degree in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or a related field
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or a similar programming language and ability to demonstrate it during our assessment
• Technical English language skills (written and spoken) is required for communication with studios abroad
• Mathematical knowledge of statistics and probability is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Being precise, detailed, and accurate
• Proactive and a team player (cooperating with other teams and having a curious mindset)
• Good communication skills

Nice-to-have:

• Work experience in mathematics, statistics, software engineering, or similar. Gaming industry experience is a big plus

We offer:

• Vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space
• Flexible working hours with possibility to work remote or from office (hybrid)
• Private health insurance
• Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills
• Opportunity to develop a career within a stable international environment

Our Recruitment Process:

• CV review
• Test – Candidates will be asked to complete different assignments in the area of combinatorics, probability calculation, and coding the mathematical logic of a game. You will have 7 days to complete the test.
• Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview – Interview with team members covering technical and culture fit questions