Gameplay Mathematician I - Math-Driven Game Design

IGT; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IGT in Austin, TX is hiring a Mathematician I to build and refine the mathematical systems powering gameplay, payouts, and player experience across the portfolio. You’ll bridge math, software engineering, and game design, partnering with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into playable games, test performance, and tune outcomes for a compelling player journey.

Responsibilities include modeling, test iterations, market data analysis, and ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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++.

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

Probability & Statistics

Combinatorics

Excel Modeling

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS

Tools

Python

Java

C#

C++

Job description

IGT in Austin, TX is hiring a Mathematician I to build and refine the mathematical systems powering gameplay, payouts, and player experience across the portfolio. You’ll bridge math, software engineering, and game design, partnering with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into playable games, test performance, and tune outcomes for a compelling player journey.

Responsibilities include modeling, test iterations, market data analysis, and ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements