Game Mathematician I

Overview

As a Game Mathematician, you will play a key role in shaping the player experience by designing and analyzing the mathematical models behind our games. You will contribute across the full game development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a hybrid role that can be based in one of our four office locations: Las Vegas, NV, Reno, NV, Austin, TX, or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Implements mathematical logic for prize determination to match specifications of math design, as directed by management.
• Participates in developing mathematical and statistical models.
• Evaluates math models for functionality and specification adherence, as requested.
• Assists in writing and evaluating production code.
• Assists in providing theoretical par sheets demonstrating probabilities and mathematical payout via excel calculation and/or simulation, as requested.
• Utilizes proprietary tools to generate slot, bingo, and lottery math files, as needed.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure math is correctly implemented and addresses questions.
• Evaluates products in development and provides feedback, as requested.
• Responsible for deliverables of one or more projects, ensuring deadlines set by management are met.
• Organizes and creates math documentation and project deliverables with accuracy and thoroughness, as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics required.
• Coding experience is required, with C# strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of probability mathematics.

Preferred Experience

• 0-2 years' experience in a math role; gaming or slot experience.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

Pay

IGT considers a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is up to $81,000 USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary.

Benefits

Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.