Gaming Mathematician

Gaming mathematicians are responsible for the development of mathematical related work product including game mathematic calculations and probabilities, simulations, game evaluation code and technical documentation for all of the company's product lines, including reel slot games, electronic table games, bingo and keno games, casino promotions, bingo gaming machines and interactive social poker products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes ownership of the game's math for each product assigned from end to end. Must have "will get it done" work ethic with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Use and develop proprietary tools to generate slot, bingo, keno and electronic table game math models and math-specific game code.
• Create supporting documentation for slot, bingo, keno and electronic table game math models and tools.
• Develop game rules, data structures, and pay tables for slot, bingo, keno, and electronic table games.
• Review, verify, and support game math models from third parties.
• Actively participate in game design team discussions and generate new concepts for games.
• Work with engineers and designers to develop proof of concept and feasibility of game concepts.
• Work with engineers to develop game evaluation code for game concepts
• Work with engineers to verify math model is properly implemented.
• Interface with product test department and regulatory agencies to prove and verify math models and address issues.
• Develop Monte Carlo simulations and analysis of new and existing math models.
• Participate in regular status meetings with all necessary stakeholders.
• Self-starter, self-sufficient, and self-reliant to accomplish required tasks.
• Accountable to deliver quality work product consistently and on time.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related fields.
• Expertise with C , C#, JavaScript or similar object-oriented programming language.
• Three to five years of work experience or strong academic background in mathematics of probability, statistics, and linear algebra.
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation methods
• Three to five years of working programming experience
• Fluent in MS Office applications, familiarity with VBA macro development a plus.
• Excellent communication and organization skills, flexibility and the proven ability to develop math related work product from start to finish.
• Strong technical writing ability a plus.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding of slot, bingo, keno and other game types.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations pertaining to casino game math development a plus
• A plus for candidates with experience in social gaming and/ or online based gaming.
• Appreciation of game play and game theory.

This position may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

OSHA

• Participates in company health and safety programs and complies with all company OSHA policies and procedures.
• Follows all lawful employer safety and health rules.
• Wears and / or uses Personal Protective Equipment, when entering designated areas.
• Report hazardous conditions to management.
• Report any job-related injury or illness to management, and seeks treatment promptly.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Assigned duties are accomplished primarily in an office and/or warehouse setting where walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing and good vision is required.

Gaming Arts; LLC. Reserves the right to make changes to this job description as necessary.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities other than those stated above.

Gaming Arts; LLC. Encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer