Senior Physics Programmer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Physics Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Senior Physics Programmer to implement and maintain new physics systems within Unreal Engine 5, focusing on distributed computing, simulation determinism, and caching/playback. Responsibilities include developing scalable and performant solutions for distributed rigid body simulation, simulation coupling and determinism, and simulation caching, replay, and resimulation. The role also involves maintaining the existing physics engine and integration with Unreal Engine, staying current on industry techniques and technologies, and collaborating with content creators and the engine team. This position requires strong C++ skills, excellent math skills, and experience implementing distributed, deterministic simulation systems within a game engine.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ knowledge and excellent math skills
  • Experience implementing distributed, deterministic simulation systems
  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Experience with game physics engines (Havok, PhysX, Bullet etc.)
  • Experience implementing simulation or physics systems in a game engine
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust 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 math to help implement new physics systems and maintain existing systems in Unreal Engine 5 and beyond - with a focus on distributed computing, simulation determinism and simulation caching and playback. 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 systems within the Unreal Engine focusing on scalable and performant solutions for: *Distributed rigid body simulation *Simulation coupling and determinism *Simulation caching, replay and resimulation
  • Maintain the existing physics engine and 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
  • Experience implementing distributed, deterministic simulation systems
  • Experience implementing new systems
  • Demonstrated interest in games with 5+ years of professional experience
  • 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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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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