Senior Physics Engineer

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The Studio: We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands
. We focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do. Games are not just about gameplay; we believe in balancing every single aspect of a game that a player will interact with – what they see, how they play, and how it makes them feel.

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we embark on a new unannounced project, pushing the boundaries of all aspects of the game to create a truly AAA experience.

The Role: We have an opening for a Senior Physics Engineer to join our rapidly growing team at Stellar Entertainment and work on an exciting new project. If creating believable, physically accurate worlds and pushing the next level of video games is your passion, then this role could be for you. Reporting to the Lead Physics Engineer and partnering with our Creative Director and gameplay teams, your code will create realism within our high‑quality titles.

As a Senior Physics Engineer, you will:

• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of 3D mathematics and classical physics
• Have great C++ skills and the ability to architect and debug large systems
• Possess professional knowledge of at least one physics engine, e.g. PhysX or Havok
• Be able to debug physics stability issues
• Translate "Designer Speak" into Newtonian equations
• Show a passion for problem-solving
• Demonstrate experience working closely with cross‑discipline teams to understand their needs

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of 3D maths, collision detection, multithreaded programming, game physics and game engines at a level you could write your own game physics engine
• Solid debugging and optimisation skills in C++
• Understanding of software security and how to minimise vulnerabilities through system design

Bonus points if you have:

• At least one or two extra languages under your belt
• Previous experience building large‑scale, real‑time, multiplayer games

Benefits:

• International AAA game projects
• Access to cutting‑edge hardware
• Flexible/hybrid working (3 days per week on site)
• Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan including dental, optical support, mental health and online GP
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Flu jab vouchers
• Regular team incentives and social events
• Brand new Guildford office
• Access to a well‑stocked fridge and snack cupboard
• Opportunities to work with our Netherlands office

Seniority level:

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

• Full‑time

Job function:

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Computer Games