iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Mathematics, you will be the manager of the UK mathematics team. Mentoring UK iGaming mathematicians and working with the Project Management, Game Production, Compliance, and Software development teams to ensure a smooth concept to release timeline.
A remote role with some office travel, you will be primarily focused on the UK and EU markets. You will also regularly work with the US iGaming team based in Las Vegas.
Position Summary
As the manager, you will have several years’ experience in creating successful iGaming releases using predictive models, algorithms and probability engines to support data analysis or product functions. You will lead by example through mentoring, encouragement and supporting your fellow creators at Light & Wonder.
Reporting to the director, you will lead and contribute to meetings regarding project management, game development, game design and compliance.
Confidence with working remotely and use of video conferencing is a must.
Job Description
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Mentor your team in their day-to-day working and lead by example through giving advice, developing game design techniques and encouraging innovation.
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Collaborate with the compliance team, and with the RTP monitoring team to ensure the best processes are in place to oversee compliance of our games.
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Consult with other Creative Studios teams regarding BI, game design, QA, project planning, game development.
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Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models.
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Work with game engineers to ensure the correct implementation of math models.
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Deliver high quality work as scheduled in accordance with the game design and product requirements.
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Maintain an understanding of competitive products and technology.
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Develop and prove math models for games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or Monte Carlo simulation.
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Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of games.
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Be passionate, motivated, and excited about what we do!
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5+ years’ experience in the iGaming space is desirable, but a shorter timeframe will be considered given relevant experience elsewhere.
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Experience with programming simulations, engines or similar in C++, C#, Python, or other language required.
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Good written and verbal communication skills and a high level of interpersonal skills.
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Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer-oriented, very fast-paced, demanding, and deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Educated to Batchelor’s degree level in a STEM subject, or relevant industry experience required.
Physical Requirements
- This position is a remote work position with occasional travel to the office.
Additional information Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?
- Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.
- The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.
- Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.
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