Lead Game Designer
Aristocrat is looking for an ambitious and hardworking Sr Game Mathematician I to join its versatile team. This role is pivotal to its success, ensuring its games are not only fun but also mathematically sound and engaging. If you are passionate about gaming, mathematics, and innovation, this is an outstanding and exciting chance to create a significant impact.
The role involves developing and constructing mathematical models for slot games and other gaming products. Building, developing, and documenting mathematical models for slot and instant-win games is key. This includes building pay tables, probability models, and simulations to define return to player, volatility, and hit frequency.
Analysis of game performance and player behaviour is required to refine game mechanics. Continuous optimisation of game performance using data-driven insights is also essential. Collaboration with game designers, engineers, and artists to implement mathematical concepts is crucial. Ensuring smooth and accurate integration of mathematical models into game engines, and conducting detailed testing and debugging to maintain high-quality standards are also part of the role.
Support for QA teams in validating game outcomes against encouraged mathematical results is needed. Communication of complex mathematical concepts clearly to non-technical team members is important. Participation in brainstorming sessions to contribute to new game ideas is encouraged. Staying updated with industry trends and improving existing approaches is expected. Documentation of all mathematical models and processes clearly for future reference is required. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members is also a responsibility.
- Develop and construct mathematical models for slot games and other gaming products.
- Build, develop, and document mathematical models for slot and instant-win games.
- Build pay tables, probability models, and simulations to define return to player, volatility, and hit frequency.
- Analyze game performance and player behavior to refine game mechanics.
- Continuously optimize game performance using data-driven insights.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, engineers, and artists to implement mathematical concepts.
- Ensure smooth and accurate integration of mathematical models into game engines.
- Conduct detailed testing and debugging to maintain high-quality standards.
- Support QA teams in validating game outcomes against encouraged mathematical results.
- Communicate complex mathematical concepts clearly to non-technical team members.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute to new game ideas.
- Stay updated with industry trends and improve existing approaches.
- Document all mathematical models and processes clearly for future reference.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Proven experience in game mathematics or a similar role (required).
- Strong understanding of probability theory, statistics, and combinatorics (required).
- Experience with simulation tools such as Python, C++, Excel, or similar (required).
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills (required).
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (required).
- Good communication skills to explain complex concepts in simple terms (required).
- Attention to detail and ability to work within timelines (required).
- Understanding of gaming regulations and compliance standards (required).
- Experience working on Class II games (preferred).
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
- Proven track record of delivering successful game projects (preferred).
- Robust benefits package
- Global career opportunities
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an Australian gaming and technology company and one of the world's largest providers of gambling products. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney, it designs and manufactures electronic gaming machines and casino-management systems, and runs sizeable online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive) and mobile games (Pixel United) businesses. Founded in 1953, the group employs more than 7,000 people across over 20 locations worldwide. It is the largest gaming-machine manufacturer in Australia and among the biggest slot-machine makers globally.