Games Mathematician

We're Hiring:
Games Mathematician

Job Role: Games Mathematician

Location: Hyderabad, India (On-Site)

Experience : 4+Years

About 1X2 Network

1X2 have been pioneering Virtual Gaming products since 2002, and are now at the forefront of game development with an average of four (4) new titles per month and over 200 titles collectively - including Virtual Sports, Table Games, Slots, Instant Win and Multiplayer games in the iGaming industry. The company boasts a wide range of household name clients including Bet365, BetVictor and Entain (Ladbrokes, Coral, Bwin etc).

Several brands construct the 1X2 Network, each business targeting specific market niches. Our two main brands include
Iron Dog Studio
and
1X2gaming
, with a wealth of additional partners available on the Network.

1X2 Network Culture

The company boasts two UK locations – the 1X2 Headquarters is located right in the heart of Brighton (on the south coast of the UK) and has an additional location in Brentwood, Essex. These are alongside offices in Malta and Hyderabad, plus several remote employees across the globe.

We work energetically, producing and distributing successful mobile and online casino games. Our dedication is rewarded with a variety of social activities and company get-togethers. We are proud of our international team and large global partnerships with leading clients.

The Position

As a member of the
Maths Team
, the successful candidate will be involved in the
production
,
maintenance
and
data analysis of online and retail slot games
– with tasks including (but not limited to) developing original concepts, running Monte Carlo simulations and playtesting games with an internal demo.

You will liaise with a variety of other internal teams. Primarily, working with the Server-Side/Front-end teams during a games development but then later with the Data/Operations team after the initial release to help maintain and review games on the market.

On a day-to-day, your responsibilities may include monitoring existing products, internal playtesting/review of current projects. Additionally, you may have to creating a tool in Java/Python or solve a complex mathematical problem in order to meet a particular need or requirement.

A major part of this role is
creativity
and having a core understanding of
probability
,
statistics
and what makes a game enjoyable to ensure that games are of the
highest quality
.

Role and responsibilities

• Assisting teams where necessary in designing, developing and delivering new slot games.
• Taking on tasks and projects as directed, communicating progress and delivering results within deadline.
• Maintaining and monitoring existing games developed by the company.
• Working with colleagues to test out new game ideas.

Required Experience

• Three or more (3+) years of experience working with slot game mathematics
• An
  undergraduate/master's degree in mathematics
  or equivalent in other numerate disciplines – such as Statistics, Engineering or Physics.
• Good knowledge of Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Quantitative Analysis
• Advanced knowledge of the
  Java
  programming language and with
  Microsoft Excel
  .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Ability to write in the
  language of mathematics
  –with the ability to write and understand different neologisms, symbols and jargon commonly used in the field.
• Knowledge of and experience of
  Object Oriented Programming
  (OOP)
  concepts
  .
• Proficient with both the
  Python/Java
  programming language and modular design patterns.
• Prior experience of running Monte Carlo simulations - with knowledge of how to interpret the data and use it to further improve the model.
• An interest in and knowledge of slot games, with an understanding of the current state of the market.

The ideal candidate will

• Be able to take complex game concepts and have the ability to build, balance and/or maintain the relevant a mathematical model.
• Be capable of communicating their ideas effectively to others – especially to those with varying levels of mathematical understanding.
• Clearly annotate, document and explain their work and thought process.
• Be proactive in coming up with ideas and solutions to existing problems.

Let me know if you are interested.