Physics Programmer

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

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA & WA).

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.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).