Senior Mathematician Level 1

Games Global


Date: 1 week ago
City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract type: Full time
Overview

We are seeking a talented Senior Game Designer/Mathematician to develop and apply advanced mathematical models to our products. The ideal candidate will be proficient in mathematical modeling, and possess a strong understanding of the underlying principles that drive these models.

Responsibilities

Develop Mathematical Models


  • Create theoretical solution to fully understand the statistical characteristics of the game.
  • Build simulations to check work and ensure accuracy.
  • Create XML configuration for the game service to implement functionality of the game.
  • Complete all documentation with accuracy.
  • Provide support for mathematical queries.
  • Respond quickly and professionally to queries relating to game mathematics.
  • Perform investigations into game performance.
  • Use domain understanding to find solutions and identify risks.
  • Communication with relevant stakeholders on support queries.


Game Design


  • Monitor industry trends.
  • Perform analysis into game performance to identify best design practices.
  • Implementing new best practice and innovation.
  • Develop an understanding of player psychology to improve game design.
  • Generate new feature ideas to improve player experience.
  • Iterate design to ensure that the intended player experience is achieved.


Research and Develop New Tools and Processes


  • Build generic solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy of future game mathematics solutions i.e. identify where there is value to develop a generic solution, and evolve into a standardised tool set to use in many different ways.
  • Improve on the existing set of tools within the mathematics society to automate and streamline processes.
  • Educate and share knowledge society members on new and improved tools and processes.


Provide Strategic Direction for Development


  • Collaborate with others to expose value-adding development opportunities, and communicate and influence strategies effectively to achieve buy-in from relevant stakeholders
  • Make decisions that properly prioritize long-term and short-term projects in order to constantly improve the team’s efficiency and product success.
  • Identify areas of development that will provide the most value for the team as a whole.


Qualifications


  • Degree in Mathematics or similar.
  • Expert mathematical and problem solving skills.
  • Expert experience with mathematical and statistical modelling.
  • Advanced domain and product knowledge.
  • Advanced experience with Excel and C#.
  • Intermediate experience mentoring others.
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