Company Description
Sportradar is the world's leading sports technology company at the intersection of sports, media and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on its technology and know-how.
Job Description
Senior Game Mathematician
Sportradar is building the next generation of gaming experiences across Casino Games, Virtual Sports, Live Betting Products, 24/7 Experiences and other innovative gaming concepts inspired by the world of sports. As a Game Mathematician, you will design, validate and optimize mathematical models behind casino games, ensuring engaging gameplay, robust probability logic, compliant RTP structures and commercially successful game mechanics.
The Challenge
- 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.
- Partner with Product Managers and Game Designers to translate game concepts into mathematically sound mechanics.
- Run simulations, analyze outcomes and validate performance against probability distributions, hit frequency, variance, maximum exposure and target RTP.
- Prepare mathematical specifications and supporting documentation for Engineering, QA, Compliance and certification partners.
- Collaborate with Engineering and QA to ensure correct implementation, testing and verification of game math logic.
- Analyze game and player performance data after launch and recommend improvements.
About You
- 3+ years of relevant experience in game mathematics, probability modelling, statistical analysis, data science, applied mathematics or a comparable analytical role.
- Strong understanding of probability theory, combinatorics, statistics, simulations, variance, RTP, hit frequency and payout modelling for RNG-based games.
- Commercial experience 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.
- Good understanding of casino game mechanics including slots, table games, crash games, instant games, plinko-style mechanics, lottery or number games.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
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.
Our Offer
- Shape mathematical foundations for a fast-growing portfolio in sports entertainment, casino gaming and iGaming.
- Collaborate across Product, Game Design, Engineering, QA, Compliance and Commercial teams.
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
- Individual learning and professional development opportunities.
- Corporate fitness activities and employee wellbeing programs.
The role is fully office-based in Wien, with flexible working hours. The minimum monthly salary is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.
Vollzeit
Softwareentwicklung