Active
Remote
full-time
Product Management: Gaming
$160,000 - $180,000 USD
Job Summary
Join Rush Street Interactive as a Game Designer, Mathematician, where you'll innovate online casino games by crafting intricate functional mechanics and mathematical models. This senior role offers the chance to shape engaging player experiences and drive commercial success in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
About this job
The Game Designer, Mathematician will design functional mechanics and mathematical models for original online casino games, defining features, bonus structures, and paytable economics. This senior individual contributor role involves the full design-to-model lifecycle, from initial concept through mathematical modeling, simulation validation, and iterative tuning, ensuring compliance and engaging player experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, or a closely related quantitative field required.
- Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline preferred.
- 8+ years of direct, hands-on experience in slot game design and/or slot game mathematics within a land-based or online casino game studio environment.
- Expert-level knowledge of casino game mathematics: RTP calculation, volatility modeling, hit frequency analysis, standard deviation, prize distribution, combinatorics, and probability theory.
- Proven ability to design engaging slot game mechanics across different gambling concepts and styles, including innovative feature structures, bonus flows, progressive/jackpot systems, and paytable economics.
- Proficiency in building and running game math simulations and verification scripts using Python, C++, C#, Javascript or equivalent programming languages.
- Advanced Excel skills for probability modeling, paytable prototyping, and large-dataset analysis.
- Deep familiarity with PAR sheet creation and regulatory documentation standards for online and/or land-based slot games.
- Strong understanding of player psychology, behavioral engagement patterns, and what makes slot games commercially successful.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex mathematical concepts into clear documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits & Perks
- Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role)
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Comprehensive compensation
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility
- Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better
- Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally
- Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do
- People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere
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