Associate Physics Programmer

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Rockstar Games UK Full time

Job reference
- 5647337003
- Company Name
- Rockstar Games UK
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Industry sector
- Programming
- Job start date
- ASAP
- Posted date
- 20/06/2023
- Experience Level
- Junior-Associate
- Job type
- Permanent | Full Time
- Remote / Hybrid
- No

At Rockstar Games, we create the games we would want to play ourselves.

A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar North is on the lookout for a talented Associate Physics Programmer who possess a passion for developing cutting-edge physics and collision systems, using them in creative and novel ways. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in the heart of Edinburgh.

**WHAT WE DO**
- We iterate toward the perfect blend of realism and fun in how games feel to play by utilizing the core physics engine.
- We implement a variety of physics-based systems including, but not limited to vehicle dynamics, water, destructible objects and rope.
- We support the design, AI and gameplay teams to be able to use the physics systems in order to create novel new mission, AI and gameplay mechanics.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support and collaborate with other departments such as design, animation & AI, to implement complex game features.
- Help maintain existing vehicle systems and expand them to support new features throughout the lifetime of our projects.
- Work with artists to create new interactive objects and vehicles for the game.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Physics, mathematics, computer science or equivalent degree.
- 1+ years game programming experience.
- Ability to work with artists, designers, coders and other content creators to make sure they can get the most out of our technology.
- Passionate about playing and making games.

**SKILLS**
- Demonstrable experience in C/C++.
- Knowledge of rigid, multi body simulation and Newtonian mechanics.
- Strong maths skills (linear algebra, trigonometry, matrix/quaternion math).
- Strong multi-threaded programming skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on debugging C++ code.

**PLUSES**
- One shipped title; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.
- A video show reel demonstrating your creativity and flair for gameplay programming, preferably with an emphasis on utilizing physics.
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
- Familiarity with existing physics engines.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.



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