Software Engineer - Mathematician Games PlayDigital

IGT (www.igt.com) is a global leader in gaming with 5$ billion revenue, 12000+ employee in more than 100 countries. The core of our culture is five key values Passionate, Pioneering, Responsible, Authentic, Collaborative. Our company in Belgrade has 250+ employees and it’s located at Business Center Usce with team offices with great views.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on software design, game design and game logic development
• Developing game concepts from a mathematical/mechanical point of view,
• calculating probabilities, making/designing mathematical models for games and working on other aspects of game design
• Execute the full scope of game design activities that involves creative thinking and technical skills
• Develop server-side game logic components and game simulations
• Support, improve and update game logic engine
• Write unit tests and perform peer design/code reviews
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems, technical documents and necessary mathematical documentation

Must-haves:

• University degree in mathematics or equivalent
• Solid Java experience
• Experience in the area of mathematics, statistics, engineering or similar
• Good know-how in programming, statistics, combinatorics and probability calculations
• Being precise, detail oriented and accurate
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Nice to have:

• Experience with Python, JavaScript, C#, C++
• Experience with Excel
• Experience in the Gaming Industry, with understanding of gambling concepts
• Experience with server-side application development

What we offer:

• Full-time employment and competitive salary
• Challenging projects using cutting-edge technologies
• Continuous professional growth in a stable environment with proven business and product
• Dedicated innovation time, budget for learning, sport
• Flexible working hours in nice office with good working atmosphere and great people
• Private health insurance for you and your family
• Working with global offices in San Francisco, London, Manchester, Beijing

Our Recruitment Process:

We aim to reply to all applicants within a week of receiving your application. Our interview process consists of several stages, each one allowing us get to know you better, professionally and technically. It is also an opportunity for you to gain a better understanding of our culture and the work we do here  

The stages include:

• CV review
• Test:

Candidates will be asked to complete different assignments in the area of combinatorics, probability calculation and Java code optimization of mathematical logic of a game.

• Face-to-face interview:

What we assess here is your experience and programing background, we discuss the solutions you offered on the test and specific programming language knowledge and English skills as well. Candidates who successfully complete both steps are eligible for final round.

• Usually the whole process takes 2-3 weeks – we will keep you updated on each stage!