iGaming Senior Engineer (Java, Python) (m/f/d)

Senior Game Mathematician OVERVIEW    Sportradar is the world's leading sports technology company, creating immersive experiences at the intersection of sports, betting, and entertainment. Every day, our products engage millions of sports fans and players around the globe.   Within our iGaming (Playradar) division, we are 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 . By combining premium sports content, engaging gameplay mechanics, and cutting-edge technology, we create products that redefine how players engage with sports and casino entertainment. As a Game Mathematician, you will play a key role in designing, validating and optimizing the mathematical models behind our casino games, ensuring engaging gameplay, robust probability logic, compliant RTP structures and commercially successful game mechanics. This role is suited to someone who can work independently on well-defined game math challenges, partner confidently with Product, Game Design, Engineering and Compliance, and contribute hands-on expertise to a fast-growing Playradar Casino Games portfolio.    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 to support product development and certification readiness; Partner with Product Managers and Game Designers to translate game concepts into mathematically sound mechanics that balance player engagement, commercial objectives and regulatory requirements; Run simulations, analyze outcomes and validate game performance against expected probability distributions, hit frequency, variance, maximum exposure and target RTP; Prepare clear mathematical specifications and supporting documentation for Engineering, QA, Compliance and external certification partners; Collaborate closely with Engineering and QA to ensure the correct implementation, testing and verification of game math logic in production-ready casino games; Analyze game and player performance data after launch and recommend improvements to mechanics, balancing, volatility, retention and monetization; Contribute to Playradar’s Casino Games roadmap by identifying mathematical opportunities for new mechanics, differentiated game experiences and scalable game templates; Operate as a proficient individual contributor, taking ownership of assigned game math workstreams, solving complex but defined problems independently and escalating risks with clear recommendations.   ABOUT YOU:   3+ years of relevant experience in game mathematics, probability modelling, statistical analysis, data science, applied…