Job Openings Sr. Game Mathematician

About the job Sr. Game Mathematician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Game Mathematician will participate in a team responsible for the concept, design, production and testing of slot games.

This position will be responsible for:

  • Applying programming principles to create game simulations and calculation programs.
  • Developing gaming probabilities and payout tables.
  • Developing production math for proprietary slot machines, traditional math systems for original game titles and platform conversions.
  • Working with software development teams to ensure the correct implementation of game math.
  • Developing original game play mechanics.
  • Providing feedback and direction on game concepts.
  • Providing input on game rules, game play mechanics.
  • Working with product management and product marketing to understand market trends and develop competitive game innovations.
  • Communicating the vision of the game by working with artists and sound to create appropriate assets.
  • Review of games in all stages of development to verify the direction and quality of the games.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, the Game Mathematician will be responsible for the following primary functions:

  • Work closely with our game developers to transform game concepts into our companie's proprietary game environment.
  • Provide the game engine or software to game builders.
  • Perform a range of game simulations to evaluate the mathematical properties of the games.
  • Create the simulation program based on the game concept.
  • Other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • A solid understanding of spinning reel games of chance (poker/slot games).
  • Ability to transform game concepts into a scripting language.
  • Computer literacy to a level sufficient to run PC based simulations and collect data results from simulations.
  • Ability to work well with a small team and meet tight deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

This position will require:

  • Experience in basic statistics and computer languages such as C# and LUA would be viewed very favorably.
  • Formal qualifications in computer programming would be viewed favorably.
  • 7+ Years experience as a game mathematician, game designer, or similar in the gaming industry.
  • Bilingual English / Spanish

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position requires US American VISA approved, to travel for trainings

LOCATION

Monterrey, Mexico