Lead Physics Programmer Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
At Build A Rocket Boy, we're looking for a seasoned Lead Physics Programmer who will oversee large scale physics systems in our current and future AAA projects. You will identify required tasks and delegate work to the rest of the team while taking responsibility for progress, quality, and completion. You are a team player, work well with multiple departments in a cross-disciplinary team, and use your experience to mentor and guide other members of the team.
Responsibilities
- Build and coach a team of physics engineers to increase quality of our tech.
- Work closely with other disciplines such as AI, gameplay, and engine teams to reach the vision of our simulation experiences.
- Explore opportunities to push the capabilities of our physics engine to its fullest potential.
- Develop new and maintain existing physics features; writing, reviewing, and rewriting high-performance code.
- Distil high-level feature requests into meaningful, actionable work-items, and being able to delegate to the team effectively.
- Collaborate with technical directors to discuss memory/performance budgets and system limitations.
- Help define the technical direction and develop innovative solutions for difficult problems.
- Mentor members of the team and help them grow as programmers in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Physics Programmer in the game industry.
- 2+ years as a lead or manager of programmers.
- An undergraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in C/C++ & advanced mathematical and analytical capabilities.
- Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming concepts.
- Deep knowledge of internal workings of game physics engines.
- Experience with physics engines (Chaos, PhysX, Havok, Bullet, etc.).
- Strong mentoring skills and a growth mindset.
- Have delivered a full cycle AAA game as a physics programmer.
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you're based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.
