Senior Physics Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Physics Programmer (Game Development): Creating a high-quality general-purpose physics system for proprietary game projects with an accent on low-level physics, rigid body collision, and soft body simulation. Focus on researching advanced real-time physics simulation, optimizing code, and collaborating with artists and designers.

Location: Remote, worldwide. Preference for candidates in Ontario, Canada.

Company

hirify.global is a technology-focused company creating high-quality game projects using an advanced proprietary game engine.

What you will do

• Implement low-level physics systems from the ground up in a proprietary engine.
• Research academic papers on advanced real-time physics simulation.
• Develop systems for rigid body collision, soft body simulation (ragdoll, cloth, fluid).
• Design, implement, and maintain clear, concise, bug-free physics code.
• Debug, optimize, and verify code for correctness, robustness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to integrate functional and easy-to-use physics systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of physics engine development experience on shipped products.
• Expert proficiency with C++.
• Deep knowledge of advanced, low-level physics systems.
• Expertise in architecting robust and efficient solutions to complex technical problems.
• Experience writing and debugging code within a proprietary or commercial C++ 3D game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional technical ability and communication skills.
• Passion for developing high-quality video games and engine systems.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in physics.
• Experience using third-party physics systems such as PhysX or Havok.
• Experience programming in Java.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Flexible to accommodate unique needs for a productive, healthy work environment.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced programming team.
• Focus on cutting-edge real-time physics simulation.
• Collaborative environment with designers and artists.

Hiring process

• Provide resume detailing experience.
• Cover letter (preferred).
• References (preferred).