Senior Game Mathematician

Playson Limited; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming supplier is seeking an experienced Game Mathematician to join their Game Development team. This role involves collaborating with Product Owners to develop engaging game mechanics and mathematics. Candidates should have a proven track record in online gambling mathematics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to prototype ideas quickly. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, unlimited vacation, and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Flexibility in schedule

Full Medical Insurance

Unlimited paid vacation leave

Bonus system

Courses and training reimbursement

Competitive salary fixed in EUR/USD

Qualifications

• Proven track record (3+ years) as a game mathematician in online gambling.
• Ability to quickly prototype rough ideas.
• Interest in slot games from both developer and player perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging game mathematics and mechanics with Product Owners.
• Perform game math simulations to ensure desired outcomes.
• Provide analytical support for game integrity.

Skills

Game mathematics expertise

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Understanding of programming paradigms

Basic understanding of HTTP requests

Good English skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Playson is a leading online gaming supplier, founded in 2012, which has developed worldwide recognition in the industry.

150+

10+

Years in Business

Role Overview:

Operating with growth and scalability, we are excited to invite experienced mathematicians to apply for the opening in the Game development squad. The chosen candidate will be collaborating with Product Owners and Mathematicians, and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s overall goals.

To succeed in the advertised role, you have:

• Proven track record (3+ years) of successful work as a game mathematician in online gambling
• Good understanding of main programming paradigms
• Talent for solving abstract and highly complex math problems
• High attention to detail: ability to spot even small mistakes in your math models and troubleshoot them
• Interest in slot games both from a developer and player point of view
• Ability to quickly prototype rough ideas
• Basic understanding of HTTP client‑server requests
• Data‑driven and analytical mindset in decision‑making
• Motivated by challenges and stretch goals
• Good level of spoken and written English

Would be beneficial to have:

• Strong mathematical intuition, creativity, and curiosity
• Ability to look at games from the players’ point of view
• Practical experience with workflow management tools (Jira), collaboration software (Confluence)

What will you be doing?

• Develop engaging game mathematics and mechanics in collaboration with Product Owners and cross‑functional teams
• Fine‑tune game mathematics and mechanics into the best possible product
• Perform simulations of game math to understand how it compares with the desired outcome and with other games in the portfolio
• Provide competitive game math analysis to reveal valuable insights
• Rapid prototyping of game mechanics to prove the concept
• Be involved in the game creation process from start to finish
• Collaborate with development teams, provide game math specifications
• Be a discussion sparring partner inside our team to help build better games
• Analyze risks and determine the probability of wins for player investigations
• Share knowledge, establish best practices, and challenge the status quo
• Provide analytical support including Big Win validations, player session analysis, and RTP deviation monitoring to ensure game integrity and performance

The recruitment process includes the next steps:

• HR Interview - 30 min
• Meeting with Math Stream Lead 60 min
• Take home assignment
• Final Interview with Game Tribe Lead and People Partner - 60 min

You know...this might be it! An opportunity to level up and put your expertise to use in an innovative and rewarding environment, where you impact matters.

Go ahead and apply — we cannot wait to discuss the opportunity with you!

We deliver entertainment and satisfaction to the lives of the busy world.

What you get in return

Flexibility in your schedule

Full Medical Insurance for you and your +1

Unlimited paid vacation leave

Bonus system

Unlimited sick leave

Courses and training reimbursement

Competitive salary fixed in EUR/USD

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