Position: Game Mathematician
Company: Playtech
Experience required: 1y
English level: upper

Required skills

•  University degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or any other related subject
• Background in probability and statistics, especially a good knowledge of combinatorics and Markov chains
• 1+ years designing mathematical models for slot games
• Strong programming skills in Java
• An interest in making slot machines fun and exciting
• Excellent, efficient problem solver
• Good English skills, written and spoken

As a plus

•  Passionate about video games, gaming, and slot machines in particular
• Experience working as part of a large project (involving multiple people)
• Knowledge of the gambling industry

We offer

— Possibility to work with a product company
— Professional growth
— Educational possibilities
— Competitive compensation
— Fully-equipped perfect office space located in the city center (“Palats Sportu” metro station)
— Warm and friendly attitude to every specialist

Responsibilities

As a Game Prototype Mathematician, you will be a vital part of the product team. You will brainstorm with the Product team, coming up with new slot ideas which you will then prototype. You will calculate the volatility, pay distribution, feature odds and contributions of games. You will particulate in team brainstorming sessions to prototype and develop the most awesome video slots. You will write simulations and create playable prototypes using our toolset in Java. When a game goes into production, you will be a provide the information that producers, developers, and artists need to embody the games you’ve designed. You will work in a small team, in a high pace but fun and casual atmosphere, where all voices matter.

Project description

Quickspin is an award-winning developer of online video slots. Our products are enjoyed by millions of players in different markets all over the world, but to create and examine new video slot ideas, we are now looking for Game Prototype Mathematician to join our team in Kyiv.