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Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary Our Reno team at Light & Wonder develops games for the specialty markets. We design and develop custom content for our Central Determination, Class II, Historical Horse Racing, and Class III markets. These markets are located across the United States and Canada. It is an exciting environment where game designers, mathematicians, engineers, artists, sound designers, and testers work together to produce some of the best content for the market. Essential Job Functions Work with game designers and mathematicians to develop proof of concept and feasible math models. Develop and generate math models that demonstrate gaming probabilities and mathematical return of games via theoretical calculation and/or simulation. Participate and contribute in the game design and invention process. Work with engineers to ensure correct implementation of math models. Deliver high quality work as scheduled in accordance with the game design and product requirements. Provide computer simulation and analysis of existing and new math models. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Computer Science preferred. Bachelor's degree in EE or Physics or other scientific fields with a strong mathematical background considered. Experience: 1-2 years of working knowledge in the areas of applied mathematics, probability, or combinatorics. 1-2 years of experience with C++, C#, Python or similar object-oriented programming language. Experience in Microsoft Excel and Visual Studio a plus. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Expert knowledge of probability. Must enjoy working in a creative environment. Knowledge of programming languages, software development, design patterns and object-oriented programming. Ability to create spreadsheets and software simulations to verify math models. Ability to identify, research, and solve gaming related problems. Ability to interface and communicate with other members of the game development staff. Ability to bring projects to completion with minimal supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills and a high level of interpersonal skills. Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in a customer-oriented, very fast-paced, demanding, and deadline-driven environment. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment. Work Conditions Light & Wonder, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "L&W") are engaged in the highly regulated gaming business. As a result, L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, and/or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. To ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting due diligence and a background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. Light & Wonder, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights under the law. Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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