Mathematician in Manchester

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Are you passionate about probability, patterns, and creating engaging player experiences through mathematics? Do you want your work to power games played across global markets? We’re looking for a Game Mathematician to join our team. This role would suit someone who thrives on solving complex problems, challenging conventional thinking, and turning mathematical theory into compelling gameplay.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values:

• Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
• Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
• Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
• Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
• Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

Our main Studio location is the XYZ Building in Manchester City Centre, UK.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll play a key role in shaping the player experience from the ground up—designing and delivering the mathematical frameworks that define how our games behave.
• Contribute to early-stage game concepts and mechanics.
• Develop mathematical models using simulation software and spreadsheets.
• Design and analyse RTP, volatility, and payout structures.
• Collaborate with developers and designers to bring ideas to life.
• Maintain insight into EMEA gaming markets and regulatory expectations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience building mathematical models (ideally within gaming/slots).
• Strong programming skills (C++ preferred; C# or similar considered).
• Confidence in spreadsheet-based modelling.
• Passion for gaming and player-focused design.
• At least 1 year’s experience working on slot mathematics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Desirable: Proven experience designing within the casino/gambling industry.
• Creative thinking with strong technical design instincts.
• A track record of delivering successful game mechanics.

Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

What we can offer you?

• Discretionary Annual performance bonus.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects.
• 1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays.
• Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing).
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions.
• A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback.
• Wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Aviva DigiCare.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Optional benefits such as Tastecard, Give As You Earn and Travel Ticket Loan.

Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.