Mathematician Gaming (m/f/d)

MERKUR Excellence was founded in 2018 as part of the MERKUR GROUP and specializes in game design and development, with a particular focus on casino games.

You want to take full ownership, contribute your own ideas at a high level, and play a key role in shaping both our unique product and our Game Design Studio? Then you’re exactly the right fit for us! We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Your responsibilities

• As our Mathematician Gaming (m/f/d) you take a role in designing and developing advanced game concepts and mechanics in close collaboration with Game Art Directors and cross-functional teams.
• Moreover, you create, validate, and optimize complex mathematical models that translate game design requirements into scalable and robust gameplay systems.
• In addition, you design and oversee the implementation of game logic across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistency, performance, and maintainability.
• Act as a key interface between design, development, and production teams, aligning mathematical systems, gameplay vision, and technical implementation.
• Last but not least, you ead testing and validation efforts to ensure accuracy of calculations, system integrity, and a high-quality player experience.

Your profile

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, ideally with a focus on combinatorics, probability, statistics, or applied mathematics
• Several years of professional experience in a mathematical, systems design, or game development environment
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Excellent English skills (German is an advantage)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel

Your advantages

• General conditions: Flexible working time models, hybrid work model, a minimum salary of EUR 64,554 gross/year
• Advanced training & career: High degree of personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities throughout the entire group of companies
• Team & Community: Open door attitude, friendly corporate culture, staff events, departmental events
• Exclusive offers: Local offers and a great office location