Associate Mathematician

ARRISE is building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot games and is looking for an Associate Mathematician to help develop the math models that power these games. In this role, the Associate Mathematician will work with an experienced Game Designer to create new slot game math models with high-performing mechanics, ensuring they are accurate, fair, and engaging.

• Define the mathematical profile of the game, including the game’s balance, volatility, and player experience.
• Create and maintain the game’s PAR sheets and other math documentation, using both Excel and simulations.
• Work closely with the Game Designer, prototyping team, and engineering team to ensure the math is implemented accurately and follows the overall game design.
• Playtest and iterate on your game’s math and mechanics with an eye toward creating the best player experience possible.
• Collaborate with other mathematicians to provide gameplay feedback and recommendations for improvement on each other’s games.
• Regularly play competitors’ games in the iGaming and land-based spaces to stay abreast of industry trends and new mechanics.

• Strong interest in casino games, especially slots, in iGaming and land-based markets (required).
• Experience developing math models for real-money slot games (preferred).
• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience (required).
• Expertise using Excel to model probabilities and perform data analysis (required).
• Familiarity programming in C++, C#, or Python (required).
• Excellent written communication skills, especially the ability to clearly communicate complex and technical concepts to stakeholders across the globe (required).
• Passion for games and learning industry trends, emerging game mechanics, and player expectations (required).
• Comfortable moving between multiple projects while maintaining a high attention to detail (required).
• Bring strong organization and structure to a fast-moving environment (required).
• Have a passion for problem solving in complex systems (required).
• Obsess over detail and refinement (required).
• Provide, accept, and act on feedback constructively (required).

Pragmatic Play is a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, delivering a multi-product portfolio of online slots, live casino, bingo and virtual sports to operators worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gibraltar, it releases new titles at a high cadence and is certified across numerous regulated markets. It operates as part of the ARRISE group, which runs the live-casino studios and operational hubs across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America that power its games.

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