Network Physics Programmer

Job Description

PROGRAMMING - 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for a Sr. Network Physics Programmer with an aptitude and interest in distributed problem solving to work alongside the UE simulation team to enable large-scale simulations for users and players. The ideal candidate has an interest in physics, math, and distributed problem-solving and will be responsible for helping to implement new physics systems and maintain existing systems in Unreal Engine 5 and beyond, with a focus on distributed computing, focusing on enabling multiple simulated worlds to interact seamlessly. 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 systems within the Unreal Engine, focusing on scalable and performant solutions for:
• Distributed rigid body simulation
• Networked physics interactions
• Maintain the existing physics engine and ensure seamless integration with Unreal Engine.
• Work directly with the simulation teams to enable large-scale simulations
• Be forward-thinking by staying up to date on current techniques, research, graphics data, hardware, etc.
• Be a vision holder for the future of multi-solver, networked physics simulation in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with our game and project teams to create engaging content through simulation.
What we're looking for
• Strong C++ knowledge and excellent math skills
• Strong grasp of game networking principles
• Demonstrated interest in games with 5+ years of professional experience
• Experience shipping multiplayer or massively multiplayer, networked games
• Experience developing and optimizing performance-critical networked systems and working in large codebases
• Experience with dynamic gameplay systems (character interactions, physics simulation, etc.)
This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including British Columbia & WA).

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-741pm8-216-73-216-50-42 in your application.