Title: Lead Mathematician Location: Las Vegas United States Job Description: Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We're on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide. From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence. Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA. With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us. Responsibilities: - Develop and optimize mathematical models for slot machines in collaboration with game designers and mathematicians. - Code simulations in our proprietary engine (C++) to aid the verification and playtesting of games. - Conduct statistical analysis on new and existing games to provide quantitative analysis as it relates to player experience. - Work with a global team to implement and verify game components in a fast-paced development cycle. - Deliver unique and exciting game experiences; engage and entice the player with "the ride" and consider the player's universal experience in every design decision. - Demonstrate independence, accountability, and integrity; follow through on commitments and communicate dependencies as they arise. - Develop successful relationships: Develop alliances across the organization to foster positive communication and cultivate elegant solutions to complex problems. - Build ideas based off solid business rationale: Apply solid design practices to support each product and feature with respect to their business goals. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related degree. - Extensive knowledge of mathematical and statistical modeling, combinatorics, and probability theory. - Strong experience in Microsoft Excel and object-oriented programming (C++ preferred). - 3+ years of experience designing and delivering math for slot machines (land-based or social). - Must love making and playing games! Benefits: - Biweekly pay via direct deposit - Annual bonus plan - Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance (mostly company-paid) - Learning platform (Campus), gym memberships, events and perks - Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays. PTO accrual and usage vary by state. - 6 additional long weekends throughout the year - Leaves of Absence: Available for family, medical, military, jury duty, bereavement and more, as per state/federal law - Special Vacation Days: Additional day off for your birthday month - Flexible working hours and happy hours - Work permit assistance for employees - Corporate celebrations, team buildings and fun activities - 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3% - Work remotely or join us at our Vegas HQ - with our hybrid setup (3 days in the office, 2 days from anywhere) Subject to applicable laws, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruitment teams in the hiring process, including drafting job descriptions, communication, response to applications, assessments and tests, as further described in our Candidates Privacy Notice. By applying to this job, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Candidates Privacy Notice, including with respect to the use of AI tools, and consent to the processing of your information as described therein. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.