Physics Engineer (C++)

Location: Hybrid, hirify.global Stockholm, Sweden

Contract: 6-month temporary position with benefits

Company

hirify.global is a creative game development studio within Electronic Arts, creating technology-driven entertainment and the Battlefield franchise.

What you will do

• Improve physics system scalability across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
• Diagnose CPU bottlenecks and profile memory to support physics calculations at 60+ FPS.
• Tune collision detection, ragdoll physics, and rigid body dynamics for realistic in-game behavior.
• Use profiling tools to analyze and resolve physics glitches.
• Collaborate with animators and game designers to improve gameplay experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience developing real-time physics systems for games or interactive applications.
• Experience with C++ and physics engines such as Chaos, Havok, PhysX, Bullet, or proprietary solutions.
• Experience diagnosing performance issues and optimizing physics calculations for games running at 60+ FPS.
• Strong performance and memory profiling skills, including trace analysis with PIX or similar tools.

Nice to have

• Frostbite knowledge.
• Experience shipping games across multiple platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative game development environment.
• Benefits for temporary workers in the EU and Malaysia may include healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, and wellness support.
• Opportunities for learning, experimentation, and professional growth.
• Complimentary games and other locally tailored benefits may be available.