[Hiring] Games Mathematician @Nexthire

Role Description

1X2 Network, the industry acclaimed Slot Supplier of the Year (EGR awards 2021), is looking for a Games Mathematician, reporting directly to the Maths Team Lead. This is an opportunity to join a creative, fast-growing and independent software company.

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
• Playtesting games with an internal demo engine

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

On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring existing products
• Internal playtesting/review of current projects
• Creating a tool in Java/Python or solving a complex mathematical problem to meet a particular need or requirement

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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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 the Python 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary in addition to a company bonus scheme
• Long-term career prospects with opportunities to develop – the job is what you make it!
• A fun working atmosphere working amongst an enthusiastic and dynamic team
• A stimulating work environment in a state-of-the-art, purpose-designed space, including games pinball machine and table tennis
• Weekly sports/games, Friday drinks, as well as the much anticipated Summer and Christmas parties!
• Flexible remote working – for the right candidates
• 2-minute walk from Brighton train station
• 5-minute walk from the Brighton Lanes, pubs and nightlife