Game Mathematician

Company Description

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company’s OpenGaming(tm) platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com. 

Job Description

Primary responsibilities:

· Develop and proof math models for games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or Monte Carlo simulation

· Code, test, and debug simulations of 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 responsibilities:

· 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

· Build a strong understanding of the gaming industry’s regulatory and compliance frameworks and ensure math models comply with same.

· Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of game

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Qualifications

· Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required.

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

· Internships, educational or equivalent professional experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.