Senior Programmer [Vehicles]

3 Days ago • 3 Years + • Physics Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Vehicle Programmer needed for AAA Multiplayer Shooter (WARDOGS). Responsibilities include implementing and iterating on vehicle features and systems, ensuring responsiveness and fun gameplay while maintaining performance. Requires strong physics/math understanding, multi-threaded programming skills, and experience with physics engines (PhysX/Chaos). Collaboration with gameplay teams and mentoring junior programmers are key. Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 and C++ is essential. This is an in-studio role with relocation packages offered.
Must have:
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 experience
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Physics engine expertise (PhysX/Chaos)
  • Multi-threaded programming
  • Vehicle system implementation
  • 3+ years industry experience
Good to have:
  • Console game development experience
  • Multiplayer game development in UE4/5
  • Experience with tight performance constraints
Perks:
  • Relocation packages

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced Senior Vehicle Programmer to join the team working on WARDOGS, our Multiplayer All Out Warfare Shooter.

You will have excellent knowledge with UE4/UE5. You will be working on a AAA project with a large-scale team and will be working closely with other Programmers, Designers and Artist to bring the world alive. You will be responsible for implementing exciting vehicle features, helping to balance what makes them fun, whilst maintaining a close eye on performance considerations.

If you have the skills and passion we are looking for and want to be part of something special, we want to hear from you!

This is an in-studio role, and this is non-negotiable; however, we can offer bespoke relocation packages.

Currently, we are unable to offer any visa sponsorship.

// RESPONSIBILITIES

- Implement new vehicles and vehicle systems.

- Iterate on existing vehicle features and mechanics.

- Solve problems encountered along the way.

- Write extensible, stable, efficient code.

- Strive for constant self-improvement.

- Mentor Junior members of the team and help others learn.

- Be considerate with planning, documentation, and communication.

- Take ownership and act as a driving force for your features.

// REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

-Experience working with physics systems and established Physics engines like PhysX / Chaos (lol)

-Experience working alongside Gameplay teams to expose parameters and control systems for their needs

-Understanding of what makes a vehicle feel responsive and fun

-Strong physics/maths understanding

-Strong multi-threaded programming skills.

-Knowledge of real-time rigid, multi body simulation and Newtonian mechanics.

-Willingness to research how certain vehicles operate and work on a physics level.

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other relevant experience.

- At least 3 years Industry experience.

- Worked on at least one title using Unreal Engine 4/5.

- Have strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging.

- Have a strong grasp of 3D maths for games.

- Ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary team

- A strong desire to overcome difficult hurdles.

- A methodical mind and the ability to think outside the box.

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Clear communication and the ability to articulate systems and ideas effectively.

// DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Experience developing games for console platforms

 -A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other relevant experience.

- Experience programming multiplayer games in Unreal Engine 4/5.

- Experience writing game code with tight performance constraints

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