Senior Physics Programmer

We are looking for a talented and experienced Physics Programmer to join our team and create a high-quality general‑purpose physics system to support our game projects. We are a technology-focused company with an experienced programming team and an advanced proprietary game engine.

A successful candidate will be a skilled and motivated physics programmer able to write concise, logical, bug‑free code that is on the cutting edge of technology in the real‑time physics simulation space. Candidates local to Ontario, Canada are preferred, but this is not a requirement.

• Implement low‑level physics systems from the ground up in a proprietary engine.
• Research academic papers to stay informed on latest trends in advanced real‑time physics simulation.
• Write systems for rigid body collision, soft body simulation including ragdoll, cloth, and fluid simulation.
• Design, implement, and maintain clear, concise, bug‑free physics code.
• Debug, optimize, or modify code to adhere to quality, readability, and reliability standards.
• Review, test, and verify code to ensure correctness, robustness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to understand and implement physics systems that are functional, easy to use, and support the needs of our engine.

• 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 architecting robust, well‑written, and efficient solutions to complex technical problems.
• Experience writing and debugging code inside a proprietary or commercial C++ 3D engine such as Unreal Engine.
• Motivated self‑starter with exceptional technical ability and exceptional communication skills.
• Passionate about developing high quality video games and engine systems.

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

• Resume detailing your experience. (required)
• Cover letter. (preferred)
• References. (preferred)

Send the aforementioned items either by link or as an attachment to , subject "Senior Physics Programmer".

NOTE:

For the foreseeable future, all positions at Tactic Studios are performed remotely, working from home. We are flexible to accommodate the unique needs you may have to ensure a productive, healthy work environment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Computer Games