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Associate Mathematician
1 year ago
Zynga is looking for an Associate Game Mathematician to work within our Casino Division on products such as Hit it Rich, Wizard of Oz, and Game of Thrones Slots Casinos. We develop leading social casino games with a team of high caliber designers. As a Mathematician you will implement our game math models to create engaging experiences to captivate our players.
Main Responsibilities
- As a member of the design team you will collaborate with game designers to build industry leading slot games to delight and engage our players.
- Provide detailed mathematical models for slot games and other game features.
- Offer detailed analysis and explanation of mathematical models.
- Develop and explore innovative functionality of slot games.
- Validate, simulate and sign-off mathematical models to ensure they work as intended.
- Troubleshoot with engineers on technical implementation on mathematical models.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Advanced degree in mathematics, computer science or related fields. No casino experience required but 1 year experience in social slot game design and mathematics preferred.
- Excellent working knowledge in combinatorics, statistics and probability theories.
- Some proficiency with Excel and programming.
- High degree of creativity and innovation on game designs and a proven ability to perform analysis on complicated concepts.
- Comfortable to work and research independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent understanding of successful elements of slot games.
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary, bonus plan, ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
- RRSP Company Match Contribution (Canada)
- Extended Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
- Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
- Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
- Fitness benefits (offering varies by location)
- Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
- Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
- Family planning support program
- Generous paid parental leave
- Subsidized Back-up child care
- Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
- Flexible working hours on many teams
- Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
- Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!
We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at AccommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $60,000 and $90,000 per year.
However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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