Senior Mathemetician

Senior Mathematician

Join a high-end global gaming studio shaping next-generation slot titles

Remote | R70,000 - R100,000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative, internationally recognised game development studio specialising in premium online slot content for regulated markets. Known for combining world-class creative design with deeply engineered mathematical models, they produce titles that stand out for their polish, performance, and global commercial success. With a strong footprint in the US and European markets, they offer the chance to contribute to ambitious, high-impact game releases in a highly collaborative environment.

The Role : Senior Mathematician

This role exists to lead the mathematical design of new, high-quality slot games from concept through to launch. You'll be responsible for building the models that define game behaviour, performance, volatility, and player engagement ensuring each title is both mathematically robust and commercially competitive. Working across creative, development, and analytics teams, youll blend statistical insight with gameplay innovation while ensuring all models meet strict US regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years experience designing mathematics for video slot or casino-style games

Design and implement slot game math models, including reel strips, pay tables, bonus features, volatility profiles, and RTP structures

Build and maintain detailed simulations to validate behaviour, player outcomes, and game performance

Collaborate with designers to refine game concepts and ensure mechanics are both engaging and mathematically sound

Ensure compliance with US regulatory standards, including Class III mechanics and jurisdiction-specific requirements

Analyse player behaviour and game performance to identify improvements and optimisation opportunities

Support balancing and tuning of games during development and after launch

Present complex mathematical concepts clearly to non-technical teams

Mentor junior team members and contribute to process and tool improvements

About You

5+ years of experience in slot game mathematics within a reputable, high-quality gaming studio

Strong proficiency in probability, statistics, combinatorics, random processes, and applied mathematics

Skilled in simulation and modelling tools such as Python, R, Excel, MATLAB, or similar

Deep understanding of US slot market expectations, mechanics, and regulatory constraints

Ability to translate creative concepts into mathematically sound, commercially viable game models

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally across creative and technical teams

Familiarity with both European and North American market variations

Experience collaborating with distributed or remote product teams

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (advantageous)