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
Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.
Position Summary
We are on the look out for a Senior Mathematician (iGaming) to join our team!
Reporting to the Manager of Mathematics, you will be creating exciting new games focused on the UK and EU markets as part of a global team at Light & Wonder.
Engaging with other mathematicians, game producers and engine coders, your design input, gameplay feedback and innovations will be vital.
This is a hybrid role with some office travel (depending on distance), working most often with our developers in the Bristol office; however, you will also work regularly with the US iGaming team based in Las Vegas.
You will have experience in creating many successful iGaming releases as a mathematician. You are enthusiastic about iGaming with a deep knowledge of the industry and a broad knowledge of competitors’ games, and you will be able to see a project complete from start to finish using your experience. You will also work closely with the Game Production Manager to better understand and improve player experiences as Light & Wonder move into the 2026/27 roadmap and beyond.
You will be a key contributor to meetings regarding game design, game development, tooling, project management and compliance.
Confidence with communication skills and being able to work remotely with video conferencing is a must.
Job Description
Develop game design techniques and encourage innovation within the team.
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.
Consult with other iGaming Creative Studios teams regarding BI/Data, game design, QA, project planning, game development.
Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models. Set an example to other mathematicians.
Work with game engineers to ensure the correct implementation of math models.
Deliver high quality work as scheduled in accordance with the game design and product requirements.
Maintain an understanding of competitive products and technology.
Develop and prove math models for games that demonstrate game probabilities and return to player via theoretical calculation and/or Monte Carlo simulation.
Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of games.
Be passionate, motivated, and excited about what we do!
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in the iGaming space is desirable, but a shorter timeframe will be considered given relevant experience in the casino or social gaming spaces.
Experience with programming simulations, engines or similar in C++, C#, Python, or other language required.
Confident using Excel.
Good written and verbal English communication skills with a high level of interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer-oriented, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Education
Educated to Batchelor’s degree level in a STEM subject, or relevant industry experience required.
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.
And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.
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