Physics Programmer

3 Days ago • 5 Years + • Physics Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Physics Programmer to implement and maintain new physics interfaces within Unreal Engine's UEFN framework. This role involves collaborating with content creators and the engine team to build cutting-edge game physics technology. Responsibilities include creating gameplay APIs, ensuring accessibility of physics systems, maintaining the existing physics engine, and staying current with industry techniques and hardware. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++ skills, excellent math abilities, a passion for physics, and at least 5 years' experience with real-time simulation systems in a game engine.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ and math skills
  • Passion for game physics
  • 5+ years real-time simulation experience
  • Game engine physics implementation experience
  • Experience with physics engines (Havok, PhysX, Bullet, etc.)
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for an Engineer with a strong passion for physics and gameplay to help implement new physics interfaces within Unreal Engine’s UEFN framework. You will work closely with content creators and members of our engine team, building the world’s premier game physics engine technology and helping to set a new standard in simulation.

In this role, you will

  • Implement and maintain new physics interfaces within the Unreal Engine’s ecosystem
  • Focus on the creation of gameplay API’s and accessibility of physically based systems within UEFN
  • Maintain the existing physics engine and its integration into the Unreal Engine
  • Be forward-thinking with keeping up to date on current techniques, research, graphics data, hardware, etc

What we're looking for

  • Strong C++ knowledge and excellent math skills
  • Passion for physics and making physics work in the game world
  • Experience implementing new systems
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience working with real time simulation systems
  • Experience with the implementation of simulation or physics systems in a game engine; including core algorithms, performance optimization, behavior, etc
  • Experience working with other game physics engines such as Havok, PhysX, Bullet, etc

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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