Math Lead

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About the role

The Lead Mathematician is responsible for leading the design and development of Math models pertaining to our Digital Gaming products. Engage with other product development team members and help define the product objective directly with the product and technical leads to ensure the continuous engineering development of quality products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Math models for gaming products and for Digital markets.
• Collaborate with Game Designers and Producers to steer and influence game development.
• Hands-on development of tools, ranging from concept models to par sheets, to deliver robust RNG-based design solutions and serve as a SME for the Product Development Team.
• Pioneer and innovate new gaming math categories across a range of genres.
• Create complex data tables, simulations, and QA testing to demonstrate probability-based gameplay, volatility, operator hold, and RTP.
• Collaborate with other senior professionals on a range of other projects, supporting both core business and future ventures.
• Attention to detail and the ability to close projects with final polish and documentation.
• Comfort with basic IT networking and security protocols.
• Work with the product team to help define product specifications, milestones, and implementation goals.
• Communicate project status and key issues to key constituents across the organization including managers, technical leads, Artists, QA, and others.
• Manage existing projects on an ongoing basis, including project line extensions and enhancements, prioritization, and technical white papers.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to Mathematicians at various experience levels to promote growth and skill development.
• Support team members by troubleshooting Math challenges and offering robust solutions.
• Ensure the team's output aligns with project goals and meets Arrow’s quality standards.
• Foster collaboration across the Math team, programmers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience and success creating math for Gambling Products.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, and development processes to deliver quality outcomes, engagement, and capability improvement of team members.
• Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Passion for Game Design and a broad awareness of/involvement in gaming culture.
• Advanced understanding of Video and Game Theory.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Software coding in C++, C#, etc. preferred, but not required.
• Self-starter, self-sufficient, and self-reliant to accomplish required tasks.
• Accountable to deliver quality products and services, consistently and on time.

Skills

• Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Extensive time in front of LCD’s and Electronic Gaming Machine screens.
• Repetitive motion to open heavy Electronic Gaming Machine doors.
• The ability to move between projects with little notice and adapt quickly.
• Overtime and weekend hours may be required to meet project schedules.
• Limited travel may be required.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing.
• 401(k) matching.
• Great benefits.
• Paid time off, including a bonus week every July.