Game Mathematician

BrainRocket; Comunidad Valenciana; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Relocation package

Health insurance

22 days of annual vacation

22 days vacation

Paid sick days

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

A gaming solutions company in Comunidad Valenciana is seeking a skilled Game Mathematician to design and develop mathematical models for new slot games. Responsibilities include performing statistical analysis, optimizing game mechanics, and collaborating with product teams. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of industry experience and strong skills in probability and statistics. This role offers competitive remuneration, a relocation package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Game Mathematician in the slots or casino gaming industry.
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and combinatorics.
• Proven experience in designing successful slot games.
• Proficiency with mathematical/statistical tools (Excel, Python, R).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to explain complex math to non-specialists.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mathematical models for new slot games.
• Perform in-depth statistical analysis and simulations to evaluate game performance.
• Optimize mathematical models for entertainment and profitability.
• Collaborate with game designers and developers.
• Provide detailed mathematical documentation.
• Validate game implementations to ensure model accuracy.
• Keep up to date with trends in slot mechanics and market needs.

Skills

Probability

Statistics

Combinatorics

Mathematical modeling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

R

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Git

Jupyter

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mathematical models for new slot games, including pay tables, reel strips, bonus features, and progression systems.
• Perform in-depth statistical analysis and simulations to evaluate game performance (RTP, volatility, hit frequency, etc.).
• Optimize mathematical models to achieve the right balance between entertainment and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, product managers, and developers to ensure seamless integration of math models into the final product.
• Provide detailed mathematical documentation to support the design and development process.
• Validate and verify game implementation to ensure accuracy of mathematical models.
• Keep up to date with trends and innovations in slot game mechanics and market demands.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Game Mathematician in the slots or casino gaming industry.
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and combinatorics.
• Proven experience in designing successful slot games (with a portfolio or references).
• Proficiency in using mathematical/statistical tools (Excel, Python, R, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain complex math concepts to non-mathematical stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting challenging tasks
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members)
• Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes)
• Partial compensation for tennis lessons
• Global coverage health insurance
• Time for proper rest, with 22 working days of annual vacation and additional paid sick days
• Competitive remuneration level with annual review