Game Designer/Mathematician

Game Designer/Mathematician – Light & Wonder – iGaming Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia About Light & Wonder 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 Lightning Box is part of Light & Wonder which is the global leader in cross‑platform games and entertainment. We build new worlds of play, game experiences loved by players around the globe, powered by the world’s largest and most trusted ecosystem. We are creators who are passionate about delivering the best digital experiences to players. As a Game Designer/Mathematician at Lightning Box, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and optimizing the mathematical models that drive the gameplay and mechanics of online casino games. Your role is crucial in ensuring that the games offered by our iGaming platform are fair, engaging, and financially sustainable. What We Offer Working with clients from the European, USA and Canadian markets. Incredible growth opportunity. Waterfront location in an awesome creative office at the iconic King Street Wharf, Sydney. Responsibilities Develop the technical and creative design vision, including all mathematical aspects, game mechanics, game flow and game theme for various iCasino games, including slot machines, table games, and other casino products. Game Balance and Pay out Analysis: Analyze game simulation and playing data to ensure appropriate balance between player enjoyment and profitability. Adjust pay out percentages and game parameters as needed. Probability Analysis: Conduct probability and statistical analyses to assess the likelihood of winning combinations and overall game outcomes. Gameplay Simulation: Create and play demos to evaluate game behaviour and potential player experiences. Game Improvement and Optimisation: Continuously improve existing games by implementing mathematical enhancements, new features, and mechanics to enhance player engagement and retention. Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant gaming regulations and ensure that all games comply with the necessary legal requirements and industry standards. Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including game designers, developers, artists, animators, QA testers, and data analysts, to ensure seamless integration of mathematical models into the games. Risk Management: Assess potential risks related to game mechanics and provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies. Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation of mathematical models, calculations, and game specifications. Qualifications Education Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or relevant field. What You Bring to the Role 5+ years of Game Design Experience. Bachelor of Mathematics, Statistics or IT. A self‑motivated team player in a highly dynamic environment. Excellent verbal communication skills. Proficiency in software/programming skills. Passion for problem solving and complex mathematics. Exceptional organizational and communications skills. Remain current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods and emerging platforms. Additional Information 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 Hybrid Work model to support work‑life balance. Engage in social events including team lunches, outings and much more We encourage and eagerly welcome all applications, however, due to the large number of applicants that we receive, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr