Physics Engineer

1 Hour ago • 5 Years + • Physics Engine

About the job

Summary

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Physics Engineer to contribute to a new IP. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving the physics framework, pipeline, and feature set; architecting and supporting simulation and query behaviors for cutting-edge FPS physics; deploying, evaluating, optimizing, and testing software on PC and console platforms. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of game industry experience, significant physics pipeline and runtime behavior experience, and proven collaboration skills. They should be proficient in writing efficient, clean, and reliable code.
Must have:
  • 5+ years game industry experience
  • Significant physics pipeline experience
  • Proficient in writing efficient code
  • Collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience with Havok or similar middleware
Good to have:
  • Enjoyment of playing various video games
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Job Title:

Physics Engineer

Requisition ID:

R023409

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Physics Engineer to join the development of a new IP.   
 
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 
 
As a member of the Engineering department, you’ll maintain and improve upon our physics framework, pipeline and feature-set.

 

You’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  

 
You’ll help us by 

  • Drive our collision data pipeline to build the highest fidelity scalable environments and assets

  • Architect and support simulation and query behaviors to maintain our position at the cutting edge of FPS physics related gameplay and visuals

  • Deploy, evaluate performance, optimize, and test software on PC and console platform.

 

You’re awesome because you have 

  • 5+ years of experience working as an engineer in the game industry or a similar industry

  • Significant experience with physics pipeline requirements and runtime behaviors. 

  • Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members

  • Demonstrated ability to write efficient, performant, clean, readable, portable, and reliable code

 

Bonus points for 

  • Direct experience with Havok or similar middleware

  • Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles 

 

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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