Senior Mathematician

Light & Wonder; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Mathematician to create innovative games focused on the UK and EU markets. This hybrid role involves collaborating with game producers and developers to enhance player experiences. Candidates should possess strong iGaming knowledge and programming skills in C, C#, or Python. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required. The position offers competitive benefits and the chance to work with global teams.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Open and supportive environment

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the iGaming space desirable.
• Experience with programming simulations and engines required.
• Self-motivated team player in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop game design techniques and encourage innovation.
• Collaborate with compliance and data teams.
• Work with engineers to implement math models.

Skills

Experience in iGaming

Programming in C, C#, or Python

Confidence using Excel

Good written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

Job description

iGaming :

If its iGaming we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder Its all about the games and our digital teamleads the global iGaming market providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the worlds most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5000 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 companys Infinity 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 .

Position Summary

We are on the look out for a Senior Mathematician (iGaming) to join our team!

Reporting to the Manager of Mathematics you will be creating exciting new games focused on the UK and EU markets as part of a global team at Light & Wonder.

Engaging with other mathematicians game producers and engine coders your design input gameplay feedback and innovations will be vital.

This is a hybrid role with some office travel (depending on distance) working most often with our developers in the Bristol office; however you will also work regularly with the US iGaming team based in Las Vegas.

You will have experience in creating many successful iGaming releases as a mathematician. You are enthusiastic about iGaming with a deep knowledge of the industry and a broad knowledge of competitors games and you will be able to see a project complete from start to finish using your experience. You will also work closely with the Game Production Manager to better understand and improve player experiences as Light & Wonder move into the 2026 / 27 roadmap and beyond.

You will be a key contributor to meetings regarding game design game development tooling project management and compliance.

Confidence with communication skills and being able to work remotely with video conferencing is a must.

Job Description

Develop game design techniques and encourage innovation within the team.

Collaborate with the compliance team and with the RTP monitoring team to ensure the best processes are in place to oversee compliance of our games.

Consult with other iGaming Creative Studios teams regarding BI / Data game design QA project planning game development.

Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models. Set an example to other mathematicians.

Work with game engineers to ensure the correct implementation of math models.

Deliver high quality work as scheduled in accordance with the game design and product requirements.

Maintain an understanding of competitive products and technology.

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

Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of games.

Be passionate motivated and excited about what we do!

Qualifications

5 years experience in the iGaming space is desirable but a shorter timeframe will be considered given relevant experience in the casino or social gaming spaces.

Experience with programming simulations engines or similar in C C# Python or other language required.

Confident using Excel.

Good written and verbal English communication skills with a high level of interpersonal skills.

Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer-oriented fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Education

Educated to Batchelors degree level in a STEM subject or relevant industry experience required.

Additional Information

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder

Competitive benefits an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.

The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.

Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career .

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1