Senior Physics Engineer

The Studio:

We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, 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 the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you 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 to work on an exciting new project.

If creating believable, physically accurate worlds 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:

• Be able to demonstrate expert-level knowledge of 3D mathematics and classical physics

• Have great C++ and the ability to architect and debug large systems

• Have professional knowledge of at least one physics engine, e.g. PhysX, or Havok.

• Professional ability to debug physics stability issues

• Understand how to translate “Designer Speak” into Newtonian equations

• Have a passion for problem-solving

• Demonstrate experience of working closely with cross-discipline teams to understand their needs

Requirements

What we're looking to see on your CV:

• Solid understanding of (3D) maths, collision detection, multithreaded programming, game physics and game engines on a level you could write your own game physics engine.

• Solid debugging and optimisation skills in C++.

• An understanding of software security and how to minimize vulnerabilities through system design

Bonus points if you have;

• At least one, or two extra languages under your belt

• Previous experience in building large scale, realtime, multiplayer games

Benefits

What you can expect from us:

• International AAA game projects

• Access to cutting-edge hardware

• Flexible/hybrid working (we work 3 days per week on site)

• Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas Shutdown

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Private Healthcare Plan including dental and optical support, mental health, 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