Senior Game Mathematician

Push Gaming; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 351,000 - 552,000; Full time

Job summary

Push Gaming in London or Warsaw is seeking a Senior Game Mathematician to design and balance complex slot models, conduct Monte Carlo validations, and deliver auditable specifications. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Game Developers, and Commercial teams to align mathematics with commercial goals.

Strong knowledge of probability, combinatorics, and quantitative analysis, plus MATLAB/Excel programming, is essential. Opportunity to mentor junior mathematicians as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in slot game mathematics.
• Knowledge of combinatorics, probability theory and quantitative analysis.
• Experience in team management/mentoring is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and programming.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mathematical design for high-complexity titles, ensuring models deliver optimal player experience.
• Drive development of novel slot mechanics with Product Owners and Game Designers.
• Develop Monte Carlo simulations to test, validate and optimise game models.
• Create auditable mathematical documentation and specifications for all models.
• Collaborate with Developers, QA, Artists and Product Owners for seamless integration.
• Analyse competitor games and market trends to drive new features.

Skills

Slot game mathematics

Combinatorics

Probability theory

Quantitative analysis

Programming

Mentoring experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

University degree in Mathematics or numerate discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Push Gaming is a dynamic and innovative iGaming development studio that specialises in creating top-quality, mobile-optimised online casino games. With a passion for gaming and a commitment to pushing boundaries, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to players worldwide.

As a Senior Game Mathematician, you will be responsible for creating mathematical models for casino games and analysing them from a math balancing/design point of view. You will be working closely with Product Owners, Game Developers as well as the Commercial Team to ensure the delivery of innovative and high-quality games that wow the market.

Location: Hybrid in London or Warsaw.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mathematical design process for high-complexity titles, ensuring models deliver optimal player experience (volatility, hit frequency, RTP) and meet commercial goals.
• Drive the conceptualisation and development of novel and unique slot mechanics, collaborating closely with Product Owners and Game Designers to translate creative concepts into mathematically sound and balanced frameworks.
• Develop, maintain, and utilise sophisticated Monte Carlo simulation tools to rigorously test, validate, and optimise game models before production.
• Create comprehensive, auditable mathematical documentation and technical specifications for all game models, ensuring they meet rigorous internal standards and external regulatory requirements for all target markets.
• Right now you won't be managing anyone, but in the future you may grow to manage a small team of more junior mathematicians, guiding them on their games and turning them into excellent Mathematicians in their own right.
• Partner with Developers, QA, Artists, and Product Owners to ensure flawless integration of the mathematical model into the final game, offering technical guidance and problem-solving support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct deep quantitative analysis of competitor games and market trends to identify opportunities for new mathematical features and to ensure our portfolio remains competitive and cutting-edge.

Requirements

• Solid experience in slot game mathematics
• Good knowledge of Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Quantitative Analysis
• Experience of team management/mentoring is beneficial
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good knowledge of programming
• University Degree in Mathematics or other numerate discipline such as Statistics, Physics or Engineering.

Nice to have

• OOP experience
• Interest in playing slots
• Knowledge of game trends
• Knowledge of Java

It’s a really exciting time to join Push Gaming. We’re expanding our teams to deliver some stellar work.

We are passionate about creating premium quality games and will never compromise on this. The approach we take in building and strengthening our team is no different. We set out to attract and retain high performers and are committed to seeking like-minded individuals who share our vision for excellence and quality.

In turn, we offer all the tools and support to allow individuals to grow and thrive, while achieving both personal and company goals in an environment that’s built around trust, collaboration, transparency and accountability.