Associate Game Designer & Math Modeling Specialist

Global Draw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder’s Gaming team in Sydney develops cutting-edge mathematical models for land-based casino games. The role focuses on concept development for poker machine games and the design of innovative math models used in gameplay, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and collaboration.

You will calculate paybacks, frequencies, and statistics, build verification tools in programming languages, and prepare compliant regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong mathematical component, emphasis in probability & statistics, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating concepts for new poker machine games to maximize player appeal and game performance.
• Assist in designing fun, innovative math models.
• Be responsible for math model calculations for assigned games, including payback, hit frequencies, and standard deviations.
• Create programming tools to verify math models and analyze gameplay characteristics.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets for regulatory submission following Light & Wonder standards.
• Review other designers' calculations for correctness and compliance.
• Develop new and improve existing mathematical methods.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to resolve math-related compliance issues.

Skills

Mathematics (probability & statistics)

Excel advanced (formulas, linking)

Communication (written & verbal)

Problem solving & attention to detail

Team collaboration

Curiosity & integrity

Industry knowledge (gaming)

Programming (C++, C#, Python, Unity)

Education

Bachelor's degree with strong math component (probability & statistics)

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Unity

Job description

Light & Wonder’s Gaming team in Sydney develops cutting-edge mathematical models for land-based casino games. The role focuses on concept development for poker machine games and the design of innovative math models used in gameplay, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and collaboration.

You will calculate paybacks, frequencies, and statistics, build verification tools in programming languages, and prepare compliant regulatory submissions.