Senior Staff Software Engineer, Physics

About Us

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world's largest games, Fortnite, and develops Unreal Engine, which powers hundreds of games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, broadcast and live events, architecture, automotive, and simulation and training. Epic's Epic Games Store offers a curated PC storefront and Epic Online Services provides a robust, cross-platform online service for developers. We are looking for talented, passionate individuals who share our commitment to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our physics team is looking for a qualified Senior Staff Software Engineer to join them.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge physics systems for Unreal Engine.
• Focus on collision detection, rigid body dynamics, and cloth simulation, ensuring high performance and stability.
• Collaborate closely with various teams, including rendering, animation, and gameplay, to integrate physics systems seamlessly.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in physics simulation and related fields.

What We're Looking For

• Strong C++ programming skills and experience with large-scale software development.
• Deep understanding of physics principles, numerical methods, and their application in real-time simulation.
• Expertise in collision detection, rigid body dynamics, and related algorithms.
• Experience with performance optimization on modern CPU architectures, including SIMD and memory architecture.
• Familiarity with parallel computing techniques.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex software systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or other game engines is a plus.
• Experience in high-performance computing or related fields is a plus.