Game Mathematician II
Reno, NV, US, 89521
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.
Overview
Game Mathematicians at Lighthouse Studio work at the core of game development—taking math logic created by 3rd party partners and turning it into something our games can actually use.
This role is highly collaborative. You’ll work across a cross-functional team that includes Game Producers, Project Managers, Graphic Artists, Mathematicians, Software Developers, Technical Artists, Test Engineers, and 3rd party contractors to bring games from concept through delivery.
A big part of the job is making sure game math performs exactly as expected. That means building and integrating math logic into our math engine, running simulations, analyzing payouts, and working with the team to identify and resolve any deviations—while ensuring everything meets regulatory and jurisdictional requirements and aligns with the game’s design vision.
What you’ll be doing:
• Develop game code to integrate 3rd party math logic into the math engine (with mentor support)
• Troubleshoot and refine math logic to meet market and regulatory requirements
• Calculate and simulate expected game payouts and investigate discrepancies
• Partner with mathematicians, developers, producers, and test engineers to resolve issues
• Contribute to verification processes through simulations, calculation programs, and peer reviews
• Document game math logic and support handoff to software development teams
• Use statistical analysis to evaluate data and improve game features
• Support 3rd party tools, platforms, and hardware coordination
• Help manage contractor access, licenses, and related systems
• Respond to questions related to game function and math logic
What we’re looking for
• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar
• Strong foundation in probability, combinatorics, and statistics
• Programming experience (Python, C++, C#, VBA, etc.)
• Experience with data analysis and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
• Strong communication skills (technical and non-technical)
Nice to have:
• Background in advanced math topics (game theory, graph theory, etc.)
• Experience with mathematical modeling
• Interest in the gaming industry
Keys to Success
• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership
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At IGT, we believe compensation should be as individual as you are, reflecting your skills, experience, background, and location. For this role, the starting compensation range is $70,640 to $116,210, with flexibility to adjust higher or lower based on the full scope of qualifications. We proudly comply with all applicable local pay transparency laws and collective bargaining agreements.
And compensation is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your success, both professionally and personally, and may include:
- Commission opportunities for eligible sales roles
- Discretionary bonus potential for non-sales positions
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
- A 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and growth
- Paid time off to rest, recharge, and reset
- Wellness programs that support your overall well-being
- Identity theft protection for added peace of mind
Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe