Game Designer/Mathematician

**iGaming**:
If it's iGaming, we know a thing or two. 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**

**About Company**

Light & Wonder is a global leader in game experiences. We create content, hardware and systems that connect iconic titles across any place or channel. By turning games into expansive entertainment, we keep thrilling players with characters and stories they can't get enough of.

We are committed to offering very competitive benefits that are aligned with our values and inspire employees to drive innovation and contribute to the organization's performance. Employees are the most valued resource, and we always look to improve their well-being with a wide range of benefits befitting every individual. Not limited to monetary benefits, we have robust learning and development opportunities that help them to grow professionally.

Our Values
- Dare to be bold: We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
- Celebrate perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways
- Never settle: We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
- Uphold integrity: We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
- Win as a team: We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

**Mathematician / Game Designer**:
**Job Location**:Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia**

**Mode of Work: Hybrid**

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.

**What we offer**:

- Working with our clients from the European, USA and Canadian markets.
- Incredible growth opportunity in the Casino Games industry.
- Waterfront location in an awesome creative office at the iconic King Street Wharf, Sydney.

As a Game Mathematician/Designer 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. You will work closely with artists, animators, developers, and data analysts to create innovative gaming experiences while maintaining the integrity of the games' mathematics.

Lightning Box is highly regarded in the casino games industry and this role represents an exciting opportunity to get into an extremely sought-after Game Designer role.

**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 hit rates, combinations and overall game outcomes.
- Gameplay Simulation: Create and play demos to evaluate game behavior and potential player experiences.
- Game Improvement and Optimization: Continuously improve existing games by implementing 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 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.

**What you Bring to the Role**:

- 5+ years of Game Design Experience.
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or relevant field.
- A self-motivated team player in a highly dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in software/programming skills. C++ is a distinct advantage.
- 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 Informational**
- Competitive benef