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Epic Games · 2 days ago

Senior Network Physics Programmer

positionCary, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Epic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry known for its innovative technology and collaborative environment. They are seeking a Senior Network Physics Programmer to implement and maintain physics systems within Unreal Engine, focusing on distributed computing and large-scale simulations for users and players.

Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain new systems within the Unreal Engine, focusing on scalable and performant solutions for:
Distributed rigid body simulation
Networked physics interactions
Maintain the existing physics engine and ensure seamless integration with Unreal Engine
Work directly with the simulation teams to enable large-scale simulations
Be forward-thinking by staying up to date on current techniques, research, graphics data, hardware, etc
Be a vision holder for the future of multi-solver, networked physics simulation in Unreal Engine
Collaborate with our game and project teams to create engaging content through simulation

Qualification

C++Game networking principlesNetworked physics interactionsDistributed computingPerformance optimizationMath skillsInterest in gamesCollaboration

Required

Strong C++ knowledge and excellent math skills
Strong grasp of game networking principles
Demonstrated interest in games with 5+ years of professional experience
Experience shipping multiplayer or massively multiplayer, networked games
Experience developing and optimizing performance-critical networked systems and working in large codebases
Experience with dynamic gameplay systems (character interactions, physics simulation, etc.)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
Free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Paid sabbatical

Company

Epic Games

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Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
dateFounded in 1991
location
Cary, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://epicgames.com

H1B Sponsorship

Epic Games has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (60)
2024 (35)
2023 (50)
2022 (24)
2021 (24)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.86B
Key Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
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Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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