Game Mathematician II: Hybrid Role in Reno

International Game Technology; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IGT in Reno, NV is seeking a Game Mathematician II to build and refine math systems that drive gameplay, payouts, and player experience across the portfolio.

You will work at the intersection of math, software engineering, and game design—partnering with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into playable games, test them, and fine-tune the logic behind every outcome. This is a hybrid role based in our Reno studio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mathematical modeling, game math, casino game math, or similar quantitative work.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and combinatorics.
• Advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis.
• Programming experience or familiarity with Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate within a cross-disciplinary game development team.
• Curiosity and initiative to explore new ideas and improve gameplay.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mathematical models and game logic that define gameplay and payouts
• Create and maintain PAR sheets, pay tables, and supporting math documentation
• Develop tools and models to validate game logic and underlying data
• Collaborate with art, audio, engineering, and design teams to align math with player experience
• Play-test games in development and refine math based on simulations, testing, and player feedback
• Analyze market performance data to identify trends and inform future game mechanics
• Ensure math designs meet jurisdictional requirements and industry standards

Skills

Math modelling

Game math

Probability & stats

Excel modelling

Python/Java/C#/C++

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, CS, or related field

Job description

IGT in Reno, NV is seeking a Game Mathematician II to build and refine math systems that drive gameplay, payouts, and player experience across the portfolio.

You will work at the intersection of math, software engineering, and game design—partnering with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into playable games, test them, and fine-tune the logic behind every outcome. This is a hybrid role based in our Reno studio.