Also called: Slot Machine Test Engineer, Gaming Device Compliance Engineer
Tests slot machines, betting software and casino systems in independent labs to prove they are fair and follow each state's rules before they reach casinos.
She loads new slot game software onto a test machine and runs millions of simulated spins to check that it pays back the promised percentage. She tries to break it by pulling power mid-spin, then writes a report the regulator will read before the game is approved.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Usually a degree in computer science, engineering or math.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics.
Growing faster than average. Online casinos and sports betting have increased lab testing work.
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated scripts run the spins and code scans; engineers design the tests and judge rule compliance.
Classes: Computer science, Statistics, Physics.
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