Senior Game Mathematician

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🔥 18 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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IGAMINGHUNT

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2022

🎯 Recruiter

🎲 Gambling

🤝 B2B

Recruitment • Gambling • B2B

IGAMINGHUNT is a recruitment firm specializing in finding talent for the iGaming industry. They recruit senior-level management, engineers & developers, product & marketing, and admin & HR roles, and provide market insights, thought leadership (blogs, podcasts) and advisory guidance for iGaming operators and startups. The company emphasizes deep sector knowledge, educating their staff on market dynamics, and helping clients with hiring strategy and talent solutions tailored to regulated and fast-moving iGaming markets.

📋 Description

• Develop mathematical models for an in-house slot game portfolio • Own slot game mathematics from initial concepts through balancing, testing, and regulatory certification • Create and fine-tune configurations for reel-based, ways/Megaways, cluster pays, grid games, jackpots, and feature buy mechanics • Define and optimize RTP, volatility, hit frequency, maximum win, payout distribution, and bonus contribution • Develop reel strips, paytables, symbol distributions, free spins, multipliers, cascades, bonus features, progressive mechanics, multiple RTP configurations, and ante bet options • Perform large-scale Monte Carlo simulations and validate theoretical and simulated RTP • Evaluate statistical reliability through variance analysis, confidence intervals, and convergence testing • Prepare PAR sheets, RTP calculations, and materials for independent testing and certification • Improve the internal math development and simulation framework through architecture discussions, technical reviews, and implementation • Evaluate live game performance data and provide mathematical recommendations • Collaborate with producers, game designers, and developers to assess mechanics, balance gameplay, and address risks • Establish math development standards, share technical knowledge, and support the growth of other mathematicians

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in slot game mathematics within a game provider or development studio, rather than an operator • Track record of at least 10 commercially released slot titles • Extensive knowledge of probability, combinatorics, and statistical modelling • Ability to build complete mathematical models around RTP, volatility, hit rate, maximum exposure, payout distribution, and feature contribution • Expertise in balancing Megaways, cluster pays, grid slots, bonus buys, jackpots, free spins, multipliers, and cascading features • Strong understanding of reel and paytable configuration, bonus buy and ante bet mathematics, and multiple RTP variants • Advanced experience in mathematical validation and high-volume simulations, including Monte Carlo methods involving billions of spins, variance analysis, confidence intervals, and convergence assessment • Familiarity with gaming certification standards and testing procedures, including GLI, BMM, eCOGRA, and iTech Labs • Ability to independently manage mathematical development from initial design to final certification • Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related discipline; Master's level or above preferred • Previous involvement in building or improving proprietary slot math engines or simulation frameworks • Knowledge of genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, and linear programming • Experience designing mathematical models for crash games, instant-win products, or other alternative gaming formats • Understanding of the interaction between mathematical models, game clients, and backend systems • Fluent English for technical documentation, international collaboration, and communication with testing laboratories or regulators • Ability to mentor junior and mid-level mathematicians and contribute to knowledge sharing • Programming proficiency in Python, C++, C#, Rust, Java, or Go is a plus • Experience developing high-performance simulation software is a plus • Familiarity with Git, automated testing, code review practices, and software architecture principles is a plus • Industry research, publications, conference participation, or relevant technical community contributions are a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth • Collaboration with experienced professionals in a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment • Opportunity to contribute to innovative iGaming products and influence key technical decisions • Work on challenging projects involving advanced game mathematics and simulation technologies