Do you love games? Do you love to design games? Do you love working on creative teams with passionate, highly-motivated people? If yes, then we need you. At playSTUDIOS, we make industry-leading social casino slot games for mobile and web platforms and we love our jobs. We embody an entrepreneurial spirit and are dedicated to making games our players love. We are looking for innovative new ideas. We believe in making everyone better, leveraging all our collective talents to make amazing gaming experiences. As a SeniorSlotsMathematician, you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you’ll create unique payout experiences, that perfect harmony between math and emotion. We are looking for mature creatives who can give and take feedback constructively, and who can deliver business results. We are looking for visionaries who can be our design experts on existing and emerging game models and mechanics. The best games are still to be made and you can be the one who makes them.
Duties And Responsibilities
Create mathematical models of slot machines
Create or adapt game features; offer new ideas and conduct brainstorming sessions
Tune and model complex systems using Excel
Write copy, messaging and narrative elements of the game
Create and maintain storyboards, wireframes, and design documents to communicate new features
Work with software engineers to test and verify game math model simulations using statistical methods
Analyze metrics and user feedback to derive insights and adjust game designs accordingly
Remain up-to-date with casino game design trends
Actively participate in the game development process, engaging the team and resolving issues
Collaborate daily with your team, working together to solve problems and make great games
Requirements
3-5 years experience in casino game development, game and math model design
Extensive knowledge of real money or social casino games and player psychology
Excel expert, experience with VBA preferred
Programming experience; preferably C/C++, C#, Java, or VBA
Skills with one or more art/wire framing tools helpful: Balsamiq Mockups, PhotoShop, Illustrator
Demonstrated ability to work in a creative and collaborative, interrupt-driven work environment
Able to give and take constructive feedback in a professional manner
Passion for gaming; avid gamer with a solid understanding of game development and game genres
Strong understanding of game balance and game pacing
Ability to multi-task and work on more than one game at a time
Self-direction, drive, and leadership
Bachelors Degree in Math, Statistics, Economy, Engineering, or Computer Science; or demonstrated expertise in combinatorics, probability, and statistics
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class team and bring our exciting games to even more fans worldwide.
Benefits And Perks
100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
401K match and Restricted Stock Units
Flexible vacation policy
Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
Casual work environment
About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winni ng free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaki ng playAWARDS loyalty marketi ng platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gami ng brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gami ng , hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS bri ng s together beautifully designed mobile gami ng content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com
PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedi ng and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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