Game Mathematician in Bristol

Overview iGaming: 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: 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. 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 moves 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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, and 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 RTP via theoretical calculation and/or Monte Carlo simulation.
• Engage in continuous retroactive analysis of games.
• Be passionate, motivated, and excited about what we do!

Over a year's experience in the iGaming space is desirable but relevant experience elsewhere in gaming or social gaming will be considered. Experience with programming simulations, engines, or similar in C, C#, Python, or other languages 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.

Qualifications:

Education: Educated to Bachelor's degree level in a STEM subject or relevant industry experience required.

Physical Requirements: This position is hybrid with those living within 30 miles of the office attending 2 days a week and others visiting occasionally. Occasional travel to other offices may be required in all cases.

Why you would enjoy working with us: 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. Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder you can take your career where you want it to go! You will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.