Slots Central - Mathematical Game Designer
Playtika · Las Vegas, NV · Today
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Full responsibility for own projects from concept to post-launch.
- Develop and optimize mathematical models for slot machines in collaboration with other game designers and mathematicians.
- Write simulations in our proprietary engine (C++) to aid the verification and playtesting of games.
- Keep an up-to-date knowledge of market trends, new products, and innovations.
- Ability and knowledge in core loop game balancing and economy to deliver unique and exciting game experiences.
- Generate game-specific documentation containing the UI/UX flow of the project.
- Work with a global team to design, implement, and verify game components in a fast-paced development cycle.
- Build ideas based off solid business rationale: Apply solid design practices to support each product and feature with respect to their business goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related degree.
- Extensive knowledge of mathematical and statistical modeling, combinatorics, and probability theory.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Excel and object-oriented programming (C++ preferred).
- 5+ years of combined experience in game design and math for slot machines (land-based or social), with a minimum of 3 in mathematics roles.
- Creative thinker and motivation to tackle business challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Must love making and playing games!
Benefits
- Biweekly pay via direct deposit
- Annual bonus plan
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance (mostly company-paid)
- Learning platform (Campus), gym memberships, events and perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays. PTO accrual and usage vary by state.
- 6 additional long weekends throughout the year
- Leaves of Absence: Available for family, medical, military, jury duty, bereavement and more, as per state/federal law
- Special Vacation Days: Additional day off for your birthday month
- 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%
- Flexible working hours and happy hours
- Work remotely or join us at our Vegas HQ - with our hybrid setup (3 days in the office, 2 days from anywhere)