Game Mathematician IV - PlaySocial

$60,989 - $200,500/Yr

International Game Technology - North Hampton, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - North Hampton, NH

10,001+ employees

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Game Mathematician IV - PlaySocial role at IGT involves leveraging expertise in mathematics and gaming to assist clients in porting IGT's slot content into their Social Casino applications. This position requires collaboration with internal teams and external clients to ensure high-quality game adaptations that align with IGT's brand standards. The role emphasizes documentation, game testing, and providing actionable insights to enhance the development process.

Responsibilities

• Create math documentation utilizing IGT proprietary tools for approximately 26 games on the Social casino roadmap per year.
• Collaborate with Social casino team members to answer all questions regarding math and game mechanics before and during the client porting process.
• Play test game ports in development and provide meaningful feedback to clients.
• Have meticulous attention to detail in par sheets and customer-facing communications.
• Actively work on multiple projects concurrently, as strong multitasking and time management is essential.
• Contribute to the growth of the Social casino team and business by providing game & industry insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in casino, social, or mobile gaming.
• Familiar with and interested in slots and casino games.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid expertise in Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Statistics.
• Basic programming knowledge and aptitude for learning advanced programming techniques.
• Detail-oriented and can prioritize and work on multiple projects at a time.
• Self-motivated, highly organized individual able to work independently, as well as in group/team settings.
• Internet savvy and comfortable in a remote working environment spanning multiple time zones.
• Must be able to clearly explain and present technical and non-technical ideas to different disciplines.
• Capable of succeeding in a dynamic work environment where project scopes and standards may often change.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Unity or similar game implementation pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and Jira in particular.
• Familiarity with Perforce or other version control software.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Identity theft insurance