Director of Game Math Design

At IGT PlayDigital, we design and build mobile and web casino games played by millions of players worldwide. We’re looking for an experienced Director of Game Math Design to drive innovation and excellence in mathematical game design for our PlayDigital division.

Hiring location: USA

Work setup: hybrid, connected to the local entity.

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize mathematical frameworks and best practices across all studios.
• Provide guidance and alignment to math and discipline leads without direct line management.
• Oversee mathematical implementation in both conversion and digital-first game development.
• Collaborate closely with GDK teams to ensure alignment between math models and platform capabilities.
• Establish standards for tools used by mathematicians and contribute to their development.
• Monitor market trends and competitor products to ensure game math remains competitive and innovative.
• Ensure learnings from the market are effectively translated into game performance and player engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry (online or land-based).
• Experience in lead or consulting roles within game mathematics or similar disciplines.
• Strong understanding of game math design, implementation, and performance drivers.
• Ability to influence and align multiple teams without direct authority.
• Analytical mindset with a strong awareness of market trends and competitive landscape.

Benefits & Culture

• Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e‑learning platforms.
• Clear career development path with well‑defined growth opportunities.
• A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class‑A office space.
• Base pay range $161,660 to $200,000 USD, with room for higher or lower depending on the full picture.
• Additional total rewards program may include commissions for sales roles, discretionary bonuses for other roles, benefits such as health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, identity theft insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.