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Senior Engineer, Game Mathematician (m/f/d)

Sportradar Vienna On-site senior full-time

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Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting.

As a Game Mathematician, you will play a key role in designing, validating and optimizing the mathematical models behind our casino games, ensuring engaging gameplay, robust probability logic, compliant RTP structures and commercially successful game mechanics.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop mathematical models for casino games, including slots, instant-win games, crash-style games, plinko-style products, roulette-inspired mechanics, number games and other RNG-based gaming experiences;
  • Create, test and document probability models, payout structures, volatility profiles, RTP configurations and game simulations to support product development and certification readiness;
  • Partner with Product Managers and Game Designers to translate game concepts into mathematically sound mechanics that balance player engagement, commercial objectives and regulatory requirements;
  • Run simulations, analyze outcomes and validate game performance against expected probability distributions, hit frequency, variance, maximum exposure and target RTP;
  • Prepare clear mathematical specifications and supporting documentation for Engineering, QA, Compliance and external certification partners;
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering and QA to ensure the correct implementation, testing and verification of game math logic in production-ready casino games;
  • Analyze game and player performance data after launch and recommend improvements to mechanics, balancing, volatility, retention and monetization;
  • Contribute to Playradar’s Casino Games roadmap by identifying mathematical opportunities for new mechanics, differentiated game experiences and scalable game templates;
  • Operate as a proficient individual contributor, taking ownership of assigned game math workstreams, solving complex but defined problems independently and escalating risks with clear recommendations.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in game mathematics, probability modelling, statistical analysis, data science, applied mathematics or a comparable analytical role, ideally within casino gaming, iGaming, online games or digital entertainment;
  • Strong understanding of probability theory, combinatorics, statistics, simulations, variance, RTP, hit frequency and payout modelling for RNG-based games;
  • Ability to develop, validate and clearly document mathematical models for casino games with limited supervision;
  • Commercial experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications in production environments.
  • Experience with analytical tools and programming or scripting languages such as Python, R, SQL, Excel/VBA, MATLAB or similar tools used for simulations and statistical modelling;
  • Good understanding of casino game mechanics, including slots, table games, crash games, instant games, plinko-style mechanics, lottery or number games, and how mathematical models influence player experience;
  • Strong analytical judgement with the ability to identify risks, validate assumptions and explain complex mathematical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
  • Collaborative working style with the ability to partner effectively across Product, Game Design, Engineering, QA, Compliance and Commercial teams;
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving product environment where priorities evolve and pragmatic, high-quality solutions are needed;
  • Experience with certification processes, regulated gaming environments, responsible gambling considerations or jurisdiction-specific RTP requirements is an advantage;
  • Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear specifications, analysis summaries and stakeholder-ready explanations.

Nice to Have:

  • Hands-on experience creating math models for certified real-money casino games;
  • Knowledge of market-specific gaming regulations, lab certification requirements or game math approval processes;
  • Experience with sports-themed or branded casino games, including products that combine sports content with casino-style mechanics;
  • Interest in innovation, prototyping and building scalable mathematical frameworks for a growing casino games portfolio.

Our Offer:

  • Shape the mathematical foundations of one of the most exciting and fastest-growing portfolios in sports entertainment, casino gaming and iGaming.
  • Create game math models that directly influence player experience, product performance and the commercial success of casino games played by audiences worldwide.
  • Collaborate with talented colleagues across Product, Game Design, Engineering, QA, Compliance and Commercial teams in a highly collaborative international environment.
  • Take ownership of mathematical models, simulations and balancing decisions for an expanding portfolio of innovative casino gaming experiences.
  • A challenging, rewarding and analytical environment where your expertise has a direct impact on products used around the globe.
  • Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
  • Individual learning and professional development opportunities.
  • A vibrant, inclusive company culture with global collaboration and diverse communities.
  • Corporate fitness activities and additional employee wellbeing programs.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • game mathematics
  • casino gaming
  • iGaming
  • regulated gaming environments
  • responsible gambling considerations

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