Senior Engine Engineer (Physics)

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Physics Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Engine Engineer (Physics) at NetEase Games, you will utilize physics engine simulation techniques to build realistic physics-based animations and visual effects for gameplay. Responsibilities include optimizing physics engine source code for efficiency, customizing competition logic, generating realistic ball trajectories (including deformation effects), and developing simulations for elements like car dynamics and ball deformation from collisions. This role requires proficiency in C++, Unreal Engine, and various physics engines (PhysX, Chaos, RP3D, Box2D). Experience in rigid and soft body simulation, Ragdoll implementation, and ideally, sports game development (football preferred), is essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years game dev experience (3+ Unreal Engine)
  • Proficient in C++ and physics engines (PhysX, Chaos, etc.)
  • Rigid/soft body simulation, Ragdoll experience
  • Strong math and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in sports game development (football preferred)
  • Physics-Animation development experience

Job Details

Senior Engine Engineer (Physics)

About NetEase Games

As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in- house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.

NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/

Job Description:

  • Use physics engine simulation techniques to create realistic physics-based animations and visual effects based on gameplay requirements.
  • Optimize the physics engine source code to improve efficiency and customize competition logic query solutions.
  • Generate high-performance and realistic ball trajectories based on the physics engine, simulating deformation effects during interactions between the ball and objects.
  • Develop realistic physics simulations based on physics engines, including effects like car dynamics and ball deformation from body collisions.

Job Requirements:

  • 5 or more years of professional experience in game development, with at least 3 years specializing in Unreal Engine is preferred.
  • Familiar with mainstream physics engines, such as PhysX, Chaos, RP3D, and Box2D, with a deep understanding of engine source code.
  • Proficient in C++ and game development, with the ability to write clean, standardized code and create comprehensive documentation.
  • Experienced in rigid body or soft body simulation, as well as the application of Ragdoll in games; candidates with experience in Physics-Animation development are preferred.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, excellent logical thinking skills and good communication abilities.
  • Quick learner with strong self-motivation, capable of independently analyzing and solving problems, and willing to share knowledge.
  • Experience in sports game development, preferably with experience in football-related projects.

 

 

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NetEase Games, the video games division of NetEase, Inc., is a leading global video game developer and publisher, with operations in nine countries including owning global games studios that operate independently in North America, Europe and Japan.

We have developed and published international titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint.

NetEase Games works with other industry leaders and premium intellectual property holders to co-develop, distribute and market video games and content to players globally. Since our founding in 2001, we have developed or published hundreds of mobile, console and PC video games.

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