Quantitative Game Designer

Light & Wonder; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Reno develops games for specialty markets, crafting math models and simulations to support probabability and return on investment. Collaboration with designers, engineers, and artists is key to delivering high-quality content on schedule.

The role emphasizes coding, testing, and debugging game simulations within an existing framework, with responsibility for thorough task completion and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Computer Science preferred.
• 1-2 years in applied mathematics, probability, or combinatorics.
• 1-2 years of experience with C++, C#, Python or similar OO language.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Visual Studio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models.
• Develop and generate math models that demonstrate gaming probabilities and mathematical return of games via theoretical calculation and/or simulation.
• Participate in the game design and invention process.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure correct implementation of math models.
• Deliver high quality work as scheduled in accordance with game design and product requirements.
• Provide computer simulation and analysis of existing and new math models.

Skills

Probability

Math modeling

Creative environment

Communication

Programming concepts

OO programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mathematics/Statistics or CS

Alternative strong math background in EE/Physics

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Microsoft Excel

Visual Studio

Job description

Light & Wonder in Reno develops games for specialty markets, crafting math models and simulations to support probabability and return on investment. Collaboration with designers, engineers, and artists is key to delivering high-quality content on schedule.

The role emphasizes coding, testing, and debugging game simulations within an existing framework, with responsibility for thorough task completion and initiative.