Senior Physics Gameplay Programmer, LEGO Fortnite

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Physics Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Physics Gameplay Programmer at Epic Games will contribute to the development of LEGO Fortnite. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining new physics systems within Unreal Engine 5, building physics toys and vehicles, refining physics interactions, collaborating with design and tech art teams, debugging and hardening systems, and staying current on industry techniques. This role requires strong C++ skills, Unreal Engine experience (UE4/UE5 preferred), familiarity with other game physics engines, and a passion for physics implementation and optimization within a large codebase. The candidate should be able to communicate technical details to non-programmers effectively.
Must have:
  • Excellent C++ experience
  • Unreal Engine experience (UE4/UE5)
  • Game physics engine experience (Havok, PhysX, Bullet)
  • Physics implementation & optimization experience
  • Strong communication skills
Perks:
  • 100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents
  • Supplemental medical, dental, vision, etc.
  • Robust mental well-being program
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match

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.

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We are growing a team that is forging its first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We’re looking for a Senior Physics Gameplay Programmer for the Core Tech team within LEGO Fortnite. We are looking for an Programmer with a strong passion for physics and math to help implement new physics systems and maintain existing systems in Unreal Engine 5 and beyond. You will work closely with gameplay, tech art, and core physics programming to build one of the marquee physics experiences in the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

  • Implement and maintain new physics systems within the Unreal Engine to enable an open-world multiplayer physics sandbox
  • Build new physics toys, and vehicles, and refine physics interactions for LEGO Fortnite
  • Partner with the Unreal Engine Physics team to ensure a reliable and developer-friendly physics engine for all Unreal developers
  • Collaborate with design and tech art teams to invent and fine-tune new modes of play
  • Investigate, debug, and harden physics systems to ensure a reliable and stable experience for players
  • Be forward-thinking, keeping up to date on current techniques, research, and hardware, etc

What we're looking for

  • Excellent C++ experience and familiarity with systems like Blueprint
  • Experience with Unreal Engine - ideally with projects developed in UE4 or UE5
  • Experience working with other game physics engines such as Havok, PhysX, Bullet, etc
  • Passion for physics and experience and making physics work in the game world
  • Experience implementing simulation or physics systems in a game engine, including core algorithms, performance optimization, behavior, etc
  • Well-versed in software programming principles
  • Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment with excellent communication skills. You should be able to communicate and explain trade-offs with non-programmers!
  • Fearless attitude to making deep, profound, and reliable changes to an existing engine
  • Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and robustness

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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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