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LeadFull-timeC++API
Salary Range
$153,000 - $207,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Programmer with a strong passion for physics and math to join the Unreal Engine Simulation team at Epic Games. This role focuses on implementing new physics systems and maintaining existing systems in Unreal Engine 5 and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- →Participate in the implementation and maintenance of new physics systems within Unreal Engine, focusing on core physics engine systems and tooling with an eye for performance optimization and scalability
- →Become the vision holder for the future direction of physics simulation, physics features, and API for the Chaos physics engine and related systems
- →Maintain the existing physics engine and integration into the Unreal Engine
- →Be expected to be forward-thinking with keeping up to date on current and future techniques, research, hardware, etc.
- →Collaborate with project teams to solve difficult and novel physics problems, enabling the creation of new and exciting mechanics for players
Requirements
- ✓Proven track record implementing simulation solvers or engines for real-time applications in shipped titles
- ✓Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Physics required; completed coursework in games physics preferred
- ✓Strong C++ knowledge and excellent math skills
- ✓In-depth knowledge of rigid body dynamics, collision detection/response, and low-level optimization techniques
- ✓Experience with other game physics engines such as Havok, PhysX, Bullet, etc.
- ✓Passion for physics and making physics work in the game world
