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Job Description: Summary Bluberi is seeking a highly motivated individual who has a passion for mathematics and slot machines to be part of Pi Studio in Reno, Nevada. The Mathematician II 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. Essential Functions Creation and validation of game math and supporting tools Independently develop math models for different markets, including, but not limited to Class III, Class II. Review outcomes for all game-specific metrics and adjust models as needed to hit targets. Ensure parity of model and game experience across different markets. Guide proper implementation of math into game builds and systems through clear documentation and discussions. Participate in continuous improvements to math processes. Provide solutions that increase game functionality and design capabilities. Complete required documentation for certification labs and operators. Responsible for quick and accurate responses to field issues on games released by their studio. Independently develop in-house simulations and theoretical calculations. Assist other mathematicians by evaluating math outcomes, scripts, and proofs for games at any stage of conception and development. Use existing math tools competently to generate math files. Support new complex game mechanics by developing or evolving tools, such as Office extensions and WPF applications. Participate in strategic planning to expand tool capabilities and define functional requirements. Active participation in game design Lead idea generation and conceptualization efforts. Contribute to game design efforts for complex games. Responsible for creating and evaluating math proofs early in design that validate feasibility. 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. Regularly review games in development and provide feedback at milestones. Demonstrate expert knowledge of current and past products. Lead competitive market research to inform game design and implementations. Work environment Quiet and within a secured office location 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. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color and the ability to adjust focus. Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least ten (10) pounds, and prolonged instances of sitting during the shift Travel required Ability to travel (5%-10%), some international Required education and experience Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics or relevant experience in lieu. Demonstrated knowledge and application of Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Statistics. 3+ years’ experience with game development. Advanced knowledge of the casino gaming industry Demonstrated proficiency with C#, WPF and .NET Core/.NET. Competent with version control systems, such as Git and SVN. Advanced Excel skills, able to create and adapt large and complex spreadsheets. Good verbal and written communication skills. Can modulate information to different development domains. Demonstrates effective presentation skills. Strong people skills. Must work well with creative conflict in a consensus-based, collaborative environment. Shows dedication to continuous learning and contributes to improving the studio and organization. Spends regular time on self-improvement that provides value to the organization. Preferred education and experience Demonstrates and champions Bluberi values around teamwork, ownership, and transparency. Strong organizational skills and can manage work across multiple projects at a time. Shows attention to detail and quickly absorbs and recalls new information. Able to contribute to the effective organization, storage, and dissemination of studio documents and assets. Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Bring energy to every conversation. 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 Welcome to Bluberi, where we’re putting the FUN in gaming! Driven by innovation and a dash of disruption, our team are masterminds of developing highly original software and technology solutions that spice up the gaming scene. Bluberi is rapidly expanding and offers 8 offices throughout North America - headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, and design studios located in Reno, NV, Drummondville, QC, Moncton, NB, Austin, TX and our newest studios in Montreal, QC, Las Vegas, NV, and Atlanta, GA. We bring over 30 years’ industry experience, and we’re committed to delivering standout casino gaming experiences to players and operators alike. Our creative innovators are on a mission to shake things up with fun-driven products. At Bluberi, we dare to be bold, proud of our creativity, enjoy being disruptors and are always ready to add a little extra imagination with a twist into everything we do. About the Team The Reno-based Pi Studio is responsible for the development of entertaining land-based slot machines. 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. Employment at Will Employment at Bluberi is on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in a written individual employment agreement signed by Bluberi’s CEO. This means you and/or Bluberi have the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason with or without cause or notice, as applicable to federal or state law. Nothing in this guide creates or is intended to create an employment agreement, express or implied. Nothing contained in this, or any other document provided to you is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a contract that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. In addition, no company representative is authorized to modify this policy for any individual or to enter into any agreement, oral or written, that changes the at-will relationship. Immigration Law Compliance Bluberi is committed to full compliance with the federal immigration laws. These laws require all individuals to complete an employment eligibility verification procedure when hired. All new Team members are required to electronically complete and sign an I-9 form and furnish original documentation for proof of identity and proof of eligibility to work in the United States within (3) business days of their first day of employment. Changes in immigration status must be reported to HR as soon as they occur. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Bluberi is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all of our employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or other protected group status. 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Employment classifications are based on the guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, as circumstances dictate, Bluberi may review or change employment classifications at any time. Exempt: Exempt Team members are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay. Non-exempt: Non-exempt Team members are paid on an hourly basis and are eligible to receive overtime pay for overtime hours worked. Regular, full time: Team members who are not in a temporary status and work a minimum of 30 hours weekly and maintain continuous employment status. These Team members are eligible for the full-time benefits package and are subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefits program. Regular, part time: Team members who are not in a temporary status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours weekly, but at least 20 hours weekly, and who maintain continuous employment status. 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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Bluberi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make us unique. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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