Mathematician I - Game Math & Payouts (Hybrid, Austin)

International Game Technology; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

International Game Technology is hiring a Mathematician I to design and refine game math models, payout logic, and supporting documentation. You will work across math, software engineering, and game design to translate concepts into playable, tested math systems.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure regulatory compliance and engaging player experiences. The role blends mathematical rigor with game development, testing, and data-driven iteration to optimize gameplay

Qualifications

• 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

Probability & statistics

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel modeling

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS or related field

Tools

Python

Java

C++

C#

Excel

Job description

International Game Technology is hiring a Mathematician I to design and refine game math models, payout logic, and supporting documentation. You will work across math, software engineering, and game design to translate concepts into playable, tested math systems.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure regulatory compliance and engaging player experiences. The role blends mathematical rigor with game development, testing, and data-driven iteration to optimize gameplay