Principal Physics Programmer

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

The Epic Games Unreal Engine Simulation team is looking for an experienced 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 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

• Participate in the Implementation and maintenance of new physics systems within Unreal Engine focusing on the 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

What we're looking for

• 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

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including WA).

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).