Game Mathematician III

BLUBERI VALUES:

• We Are the New School
• Clarity and Transparency
• Find It, Fix It, Own It
• Standard Operating Success
• Easiest Company to do Business With
• It's A Team Sport
• Celebrate Wins, But Never Be Satisfied

About the Company

Headquartered in Las Vegas and backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, Bluberi is an inventive company that is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality casino gaming experience to players and operators. Our team is comprised of seasoned, multi-talented innovators who are focused on bringing gaming to life with entertaining games and high-performing cabinets. We are the risk-taking spirit of gambling, and we add imagination and innovation to everything we create.

About the Team

The studio is part of Bluberi's R&D department, which includes other development teams in the US and Canada. Our game development team is comprised of enthusiastic and experienced professionals across multiple disciplines including mathematics, visual arts, software engineering, game design, audio engineering, and quality assurance. We work in a hybrid model to ensure effective iteration of creative content on target hardware while providing personal flexibility and work efficiency.

Summary:

The Game Mathematician III supports a team of developers and artists producing video casino games by creating fresh game content and iterating on current gameplay formulas, to deliver high quality, captivating and performing games. This position can be done remotely or onsite. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:   

• Evaluate game design to ensure all points (features, frequencies, etc.) are cohesive with an exciting math model given system, mathematical and jurisdictional restraints.  Recommend creative solutions to detected issues. 
• Follow rules from the game design to produce the mathematical calculations for features. 
• Develop in-house simulations and theoretical calculations. 
• Perform validation calculations through an in-house simulator. 
• Develop varying math models for different markets, including creating Class 2 math models using in-house tools. Review outcomes for all game specific metrics and make all necessary adjustments. 
• Review all math models through game play as they are implemented to ensure they reflect the correct math model. Make any adjustments as needed to create world class math models. 
• Prepare documentation to include math models in game software. 
• Provide documentation for certification labs and casinos. 
• Validate outcomes in the field or investigate unusual player sessions as requested. 
• Participate in the game design for complex games. 
• Develop tools to support new complex game mechanics including Office extensions and/or WPF applications. 
• Troubleshoot and identify complex technical issues/challenges and develop potential solutions. 
• Share knowledge with, and mentor, other team members. 
• Other projects and duties as assigned by manager. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• College diploma (DEC) or Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Statistics or relevant experience in lieu. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Statistics. 
    • 5+ years' experience with Game development. 
      • Demonstrated proficiency with C#, WPF and .Net Core/.Net. 
        • Advanced Excel skills, able to create and adapt large and complex spreadsheets. 
          • Excellent communication skills in French and English. 
            • Strong interpersonal skills. 
              • Able to work as part of a team or independently. 
                • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
                  • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
                    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
                    • Ability to travel to Drummondville office, Montreal and attend trade shows as required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.