Mathematician

LNW Gaming, Inc.(KAC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder, Inc. is seeking a talented mathematician to bring slot games to life by building robust math models and simulations.

You will work with a team of mathematicians and designers to craft probabilities and return-to-player mechanics, ensuring models are accurately implemented in collaboration with software and test engineers. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with programming in C++ or C#, and the ability to perform under deadline-driven conditions in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied mathematics, probability, and/or combinatorics.
• Gaming industry experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and proof math models for slot games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or simulation.
• Code, test, and debug simulations of slot games to gather statistics and verify accuracy of math models.
• Collaborate with software engineers and math test engineers to ensure math models are properly implemented and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with other mathematicians and game designers to brainstorm new game mechanics and to determine mathematical feasibility of concept math models.
• Develop an understanding of competitive products and technologies.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Probability

Combinatorics

C++

C#

Excel

Team collaboration

Windows environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary: Bring our games to life by creating the math models that drive slot game play. Work with a group of exceptionally talented mathematicians and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and proof math models for slot games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or simulation.
• Code, test, and debug simulations of slot games to gather statistics and verify accuracy of math models.
• Collaborate with software engineers and math test engineers to ensure math models are properly implemented and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with other mathematicians and game designers to brainstorm new game mechanics and to determine mathematical feasibility of concept math models.
• Develop an understanding of competitive products and technologies.

Qualifications

Training and/or Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied mathematics, probability, and/or combinatorics.
• Gaming industry experience is desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work will with others in a team environment.
• Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to a customer-oriented, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with C++, C#, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
• Familiarity with working in a Windows programming environment, including Visual Studio.
• Have strong multi-tasking skills.
• Enjoy working in a creative environment.
• Interact and collaborate with immediate team members and senior level professionals.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Light & Wonder, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in the highly regulated gaming business. As a result, L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, and/or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. To ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting due diligence and a background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

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