Senior Network Physics Programmer

Overview

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.)

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.

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.

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