Game Mathematician

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position SummaryAbout Light & Wonder Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary: The ideal candidate will have experience in creating maths models for gaming machines in EMEA. They will have strong educational grades in Maths and be confident with their programming skills. Ideally this will be within C++, but C# or a related language will be acceptable. A strong understanding of spreadsheet math modelling is also required. Full training and mentoring will be given along with the potential for career development opportunities. We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values… Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable. Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry. Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail. Celebrate Prospectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways. Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success. Our main Studio location is the XYZ Building in Manchester City Centre, UK. This role would preferably based in Manchester, but we are open to consider applicants in Austria or Bulgaria. Responsibilities:

• Contribute to initial concept design
• Produce software simulation and/or spreadsheet math model of concepts.
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of the markets that the company is involved in

Minimum Qualifications: Essential:

• Mathematics Degree (or related e.g. Computer Science)
• Software development skills, ideally within C++, but can be C# or related
• Spreadsheet math modelling
• Background in mathematics, particularly in math models
• Enthusiasm for gaming products
• 1+ yrs working on slot math.

Desirable:

• Experience in software such as C++ (or related), ideally within C++, but can be C# or related
• Proven success in design within the Casino/Gambling environment
• Passion for gaming products
• Technical design flair and vision

What can we offer?

• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Day of paid leave to work on charitable projects
• Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your well-being)
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Work Conditions:

• Office based in Manchester, UK (hybrid working)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.*

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