Remote Slot Mathematician

Overview Join a pure online gaming company as a remote mathematician and ride the global game playing wave with a team of talented game developers building games for global distribution. Our client's games are sold out for years. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Major Accountabilities • Develop and optimise game mathematical models to precisely meet the design specifications. • Ensure player fairness in all designs and corresponding math models. • Ensure math models comply with all jurisdictional standards and regulations. • Complete all required calculation sheets showing theoretical and simulated results where required. • Write clear and concise functional specification documents, paytable and help page documents and other associated game support materials. • Program prototypes to visually represent the game model. • Brief model requirements to all development disciplines. • Work directly with all development disciplines to bring game designs and associated math models into deployable content for end users to experience. • Verify back end implementation of mathematical models. • Be aware of the status at all times of your projects through production and QA. • Spot defects and potential improvement tweaks during production and prior to QA. • Identify potential improvements to games after they have been released if required. • Analyse performance data from the marketplace to help identify future game mechanics and industry trends. Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Bachelor Degree in Mathematics or Statistics (or equivalent experience) • The imagination to create market defining online gambling games to the highest standard • A strong understanding of and experience with probability theory • A passion for online gambling and its inherent theories and models • Full understanding of online slot games with intrinsic knowledge of game math, game flow and playability, presentation of the math utilizing both graphics and audio. • A track record of producing successful online products, specifically, real money gaming slots • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • The ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment in order to meet multiple deadlines • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to create complex spreadsheets • Solid interpersonal skills in dealing with and influencing individuals from a variety of disciplines Desired but not Required • Masters in Mathematics or Statistics • Prototyping skills using Unity, Construct, Flash, HTML-5, Javascript or similar • Experience with C# or similar to help develop simulations or more complicated math models • The ability to create XML control files Benefits • Medical, dental, vision 100% coverage for employee • Generous vacation • 401k match Location • You may live anywhere in Texas, or Nevada (the states where this company is a registered employer) • Relocation expenses are paid - to anywhere in those states you want to live. • Remote work from home About the company Five years ago this company inked a deal with the world's largest game distributor to build innovative slot games they would want to play. They are expanding their team. They are founded on three principles: player focus, superior math and fun. Get the benefits of a small self-directed game studio with no bureaucracy and none of the start-up downsides. About QDStaff QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies. We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https://www.qdstaff.com/careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/qdstaff/ Visit us at https://www.qdstaff.com Seniority level • Mid-Senior level Employment type • Full-time Job function • Art/Creative, Design, and Engineering • Industries: Computer Games, Entertainment Providers, and Gambling Facilities and Casinos Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at QDStaff by 2x Get notified about new Mathematician jobs in Austin, TX. Austin, TX $150,000.00-$180,000.00 3 days ago #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 120000 - 160000 per year Experience: 3 years required Apply tot his job Apply To this Job