Game Mathematician

**What’s this about?**

Crucible Gaming is one of the UK’s leading developers of online casino games, with customers in over 40 countries. We are expanding our team, and we are seeking a **GAME MATHEMATICIAN** to join us. Due to the hands-on nature of this role and the black art that is gambling maths, you will need to be based in our Sheffield City Centre office.

Do you know what stochastic processes and Markov chains are? Do you dream of statistics and probabilities? If so, read on

We’re looking for someone at Masters level or similar to work with our game & server development teams to help create some amazing casino game content which will be visible on all major gaming operators both UK and internationally.

**What is the role?**
- Model casino style games in Excel and C#/Python
- Code simulations in any language you like for more complex games
- Work with game designers to develop maths models
- Work with server teams to implement, test and verify
- Help come up with new game concepts & mechanics

**What skills and experience do I need?**
- Super strong mathematical skills
- Some ability to program in a high-level language (C++/C#/Java/etc)
- An interest in gambling and the mathematics of gambling
- Good written and spoken English
- Creative thinking

**What else might be handy?**
- Skills in other languages (e.g. C#, Python, JavaScript) are very beneficial.
- A passport is useful - you may well be travelling abroad to visit exhibitions and clients.
- An interest in gaming is good as you will hopefully want to contribute to game design

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary appropriate to your experience and skills
- We embrace autonomy and have a flexible management approach, breaking free from traditional corporate limitations and frustrations.
- A cheerful and supportive work environment where your ideas and input on all areas are welcomed and encouraged.
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- 25 days holiday per year
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Statistics: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2024
Reference ID: MATHS/2024/1
Expected start date: 01/04/2024