Senior Game Mathematician - Mobile F2P / AR Game

We are building ChestHunt, a real-world AR treasure hunting mobile game with a complex in-game economy based on probabilistic rewards, crafting systems, and monetization mechanics.

We are looking for a Game Mathematician to design and balance a fair yet profitable long-term game economy that ensures sustainable player retention.

This is a remote part-time role.

What You Will Do:

Probability Design (Loot Tables)

• Design and balance drop rates for items of different rarity tiers (Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary)
• Configure reward distributions across various chest types
• Calculate expected value and volatility of rewards
• Ensure long-term fairness and player satisfaction

Crafting Economy Balance

• Model crafting systems and resource conversion loops
• Calculate cost-to-benefit ratios for crafting mechanics
• Ensure crafting paths remain viable but do not undermine monetization
• Design resource sinks to prevent inflation

Player Progression Modeling

• Build mathematical models of player growth and progression
• Estimate time and resource requirements to reach key milestones
• Design pacing systems for early, mid, and late-game stages
• Support retention through optimized progression curves

Monetization & iGaming Mechanics

• Implement probabilistic monetization mechanics inspired by iGaming models
• Define RTP (Return to Player) targets and reward volatility levels
• Balance monetization loops while maintaining perceived fairness
• Support revenue optimization without damaging long-term retention

Simulation & Testing

• Develop simulation models to stress-test the in-game economy
• Run large-scale iterations to identify inflation or imbalance risks
• Validate economic sustainability over long player lifecycles
• Provide data-driven recommendations for economy tuning

✅ Requirements

• Strong background in:

   

  • Probability Theory
  • Combinatorics
  • Mathematical Statistics

   

• Advanced expertise in building complex models in:

   

  • Excel / Google Sheets

   

• Experience with game economy balancing (preferably in):

   

  • Slots / iGaming
  • RPG
  • Crafting or Survival games

   

• Understanding of player psychology:

   

  • Ability to balance “quick wins” vs resource challenges

   

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with Monte-Carlo simulations
• Python scripting skills
• Experience in F2P mobile game economies
• Familiarity with retention and monetization loops
• Experience in AR or location-based games

Work Format

• Remote
• Part-time
• Flexible schedule
• Long-term collaboration potential

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to design economy from scratch
• Direct impact on core product success
• Startup environment with high ownership
• Real-world game concept with global scalability