Senior Game Mathematician

Playson; España; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary (EUR)

Quarterly Bonuses

Flexible Schedule

Remote Work Option

Medical Insurance

Unlimited Paid Vacation

Professional Development

Job summary

Playson is seeking an experienced Game Mathematician to join the Game Development squad in Spain. You will collaborate with Product Owners and Mathematicians to develop and fine-tune game mathematics and mechanics, run simulations, and provide analytical insights to improve hit rates and game integrity.

The role involves rapid prototyping, involvement from concept to completion, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record (3+ years) of successful work as a game mathematician in online gambling.
• Scripting skills, any programming language (Typescript, Javascript preferred).
• Good understanding of main programming paradigms.
• Talent for solving abstract and highly complex math problems.
• High attention to detail: ability to spot even small mistakes in your math models and troubleshoot them.
• Interest in slot games both from a developer and player point of view.
• Ability to quickly prototype rough ideas.
• Data-driven and analytical mindset in decision-making.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging game mathematics and mechanics in collaboration with Product Owners and cross-functional teams.
• Fine-tune game mathematics and mechanics into the best possible product.
• Perform simulations of game math to understand performance and comparisons with other games.
• Provide competitive game math analysis to reveal valuable insights.
• Rapid prototyping of game mechanics to prove concepts.
• Be involved in the game creation process from start to finish.
• Collaborate with development teams, provide game math specifications.
• Be a discussion sparring partner to help build better games.
• Analyse risks and determine the probability of wins for player investigations.
• Share knowledge and establish best practices.

Skills

Game mathematics

Scripting

Prototyping

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Tools

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTTP requests

Job description

About the Role

Playson is a leading online gaming supplier with worldwide recognition which was founded in 2012. We offer complete gaming solutions based on the latest technologies and detailed market analysis for the leading iGaming operators.

Operating with growth and scalability, we are excited to invite experienced Mathematicians to apply for the opening in the Game development squad. The chosen candidate will be collaborating with Product Owners and Mathematicians, and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s overall goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging game mathematics and mechanics in collaboration with Product Owners and cross-functional teams
• Fine-tune game mathematics and mechanics into the best possible product
• Perform simulations of game math to understand how it compares with the desired outcome and with other games in the portfolio
• Provide competitive game math analysis to reveal valuable insights
• Rapid prototyping of game mechanics to prove the concept
• Be involved in the game creation process from start to finish
• Collaborate with development teams, provide game math specifications
• Be a discussion sparring partner inside our team to help build better games
• Analyse risks and determine the probability of wins for player investigations
• Share knowledge, establish best practices, and challenge the status quo
• Provide analytical support, including Big Win validations, player session analysis, and RTP deviation monitoring to ensure game integrity and performance

Requirements

• Proven track record (3+ years) of successful work as a game mathematician in online gambling
• Scripting skills, any programming language (Typescript, Javascript preferred)
• Good understanding of main programming paradigms
• Talent for solving abstract and highly complex math problems
• High attention to detail: ability to spot even small mistakes in your math models and troubleshoot them
• Interest in slot games both from a developer and player point of view
• Ability to quickly prototype rough ideas
• Basic understanding of HTTP client-server requests
• Data-driven and analytical mindset in decision-making
• Motivated by challenges and stretch goals
• Good level of spoken and written English

Nice to Have

• Strong mathematical intuition, creativity, and curiosity
• Ability to look at games from the players' point of view
• Practical experience with workflow management tools (Jira), collaboration software (Confluence)

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews
• Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs
• Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort
• Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other
• Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events
• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary
• Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training

Recruitment Process

• HR Interview
• Take home assignment
• Technical Interview
• Final Interview

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