Game Mathematician

Games Inc. is looking for a driven Game Mathematician. Shape the math behind innovative casino games, balancing fun, fairness, and profitability in a creative, remote-first team.

About the company: Games Inc. is a long-established game studio with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality real-money casino games. Renowned for visually striking and mathematically rich content, the studio collaborates with top-tier operators across regulated and unregulated markets. The diverse portfolio includes classic slots, bespoke table games, and next-generation crash games, crafted by a team of industry experts. With a proprietary Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and full licensing, Games Inc. ensures full control, scalability, and compliance. Now expanding distribution, accelerating production, and investing in scalable tech, the studio is evolving into a globally recognised supplier.

What You Will Do: The Game Mathematician will work closely with the Senior Management and Game Design Teams to develop concepts and statistical documents for unique gambling games. Such games may be traditional video slot games, table games or multiplayer casual-mobile style games that will contain a gambling element. This role will be working collaboratively with the other disciplines of the Games Inc team to ensure that slot games are not only entertaining but also fair and financially viable for the casino. Playing a vital role in balancing the interests of players and the casino while complying with industry regulations.

A Game Mathematician will leverage their passion for playing various genres of games as well as developing their expert knowledge of player psychology to help devise unique and engaging Game content. You will help to create and maintain comprehensive documentation, create detailed experience flowcharts, wireframes, and detailed moment-to-moment gameplay experiences with distinct clarity. Additionally, the Game Mathematician will assist in the brainstorming, creation, and review of new game features for the Company’s future product line.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the slots team to assist in the design and creation of unique gambling games;
• Use mathematical models to create game rules, pay tables and volatility settings;
• Consistently demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the gaming market and an empathy for all player types;
• Help with the mathematical analysis of existing and new games to analyse the probability of winning and the expected return to the player for each game. Calculate the house edge and volatility of the games to ensure profitability for the casino. Optimising game parameters to achieve desired player engagement and revenue targets;
• Ensure the integrity of the random number generator (RNG) used in slot games to guarantee fair and unpredictable outcomes;
• Stay up-to-date with gaming regulations and ensure that all games meet legal requirements and standards;
• Collect and analyse data from slot games to make data-driven decisions for game improvements;
• Monitor and interpret player behaviour and game performance to identify areas for enhancement;
• Conduct playtesting and quality assurance to identify and address issues with game mechanics or payouts;
• Ensure that the game provides a satisfying player experience while adhering to the intended mathematical model;
• Maintain detailed documentation of game specifications, mathematical models, and testing results;
• Participation in team brainstorming;
• Contributing to the review of other designers’ games and concepts;
• Contributing to the evolution of the team’s process and best practices;
• Market and data analysis of current trends;
• Assist with strategising future product plans and lines.

What you'll need to have:

• Ability to build a greater knowledge of real money casino games, player psychology and the ability to help in the creation of ideas and designs for specific markets and players;
• Understanding of the basic mathematical fundamentals of gambling games;
• Passion for games and mobile gaming, including an understanding of mobile gambling products and trends;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Familiarity with software tools used for game development and analysis;
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-team environment, including product managers, engineers, artists, marketing, and support service personnel;
• Good organisational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

What will be an advantage:

• Experience designing games, including math or similar products that come into being through various channels, including original concepts, competitively relevant products, and business or market needs;
• Knowledge or experience with various game development pipelines & methodologies;
• Involvement within teams developing products is highly recommended;
• Knowledge about games and/or the casino industry, including the current market landscape;
• Experience working with multiple disciplines, including artists, mathematicians, software developers, etc., in creating games or products.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

• A remote-first culture built on trust, flexibility, and respect;
• An ambitious, transparent leadership team that actually listens;
• Plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to make a big, meaningful impact;
• A product you can influence at the deepest level;
• Competitive salary, holiday, and benefits (tailored depending on location).

A 30-minute interview with a Recruiter to get to know you and your experience; A technical interview to assess your skills and abilities; A test task; A final 1.5-hour interview with two team members to gauge your fit with the company culture and working style.

If you find this opportunity right for you, don't hesitate to apply or get in touch with us if you have any questions!