Remote Slot Mathematician
Overview
Join a pure online gaming company as a remote mathematician and ride the global game playing wave with a team of talented game developers building games for global distribution. Our client's games are sold out for years. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Major Accountabilities
- Develop and optimise game mathematical models to precisely meet the design specifications.
- Ensure player fairness in all designs and corresponding math models.
- Ensure math models comply with all jurisdictional standards and regulations.
- Complete all required calculation sheets showing theoretical and simulated results where required.
- Write clear and concise functional specification documents, paytable and help page documents and other associated game support materials.
- Program prototypes to visually represent the game model.
- Brief model requirements to all development disciplines.
- Work directly with all development disciplines to bring game designs and associated math models into deployable content for end users to experience.
- Verify back end implementation of mathematical models.
- Be aware of the status at all times of your projects through production and QA.
- Spot defects and potential improvement tweaks during production and prior to QA.
- Identify potential improvements to games after they have been released if required.
- Analyse performance data from the marketplace to help identify future game mechanics and industry trends. Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Mathematics or Statistics (or equivalent experience)
- The imagination to create market defining online gambling games to the highest standard
- A strong understanding of and experience with probability theory
- A passion for online gambling and its inherent theories and models
- Full understanding of online slot games with intrinsic knowledge of game math, game flow and playability, presentation of the math utilizing both graphics and audio.
- A track record of producing successful online products, specifically, real money gaming slots
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment in order to meet multiple deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to create complex spreadsheets
- Solid interpersonal skills in dealing with and influencing individuals from a variety of disciplines Desired but not Required
- Masters in Mathematics or Statistics
- Prototyping skills using Unity, Construct, Flash, HTML-5, Javascript or similar
- Experience with C# or similar to help develop simulations or more complicated math models
- The ability to create XML control files Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision 100% coverage for employee
- Generous vacation
- 401k match Location
- You may live anywhere in Texas, or Nevada (the states where this company is a registered employer)
- Relocation expenses are paid - to anywhere in those states you want to live.
- Remote work from home About the company Five years ago this company inked a deal with the world's largest game distributor to build innovative slot games they would want to play. They are expanding their team. They are founded on three principles player focus, superior math and fun. Get the benefits of a small self-directed game studio with no bureaucracy and none of the start-up downsides. About QDStaff QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies. We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https//www.qdstaff.com/careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities. Follow us on LinkedIn https//www.linkedin.com/company/qdstaff/ Visit us at https//www.qdstaff.com Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level Employment type
- Full-time Job function
- Art/Creative, Design, and Engineering
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