Senior Physics Programmer
Company: Rockstar North
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment
experiences. Become part of a team working on some of the most
rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any
entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated
environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the
most talented people in the industry. Rockstar is on the lookout
for a talented Senior 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, in-office position
based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development
studio in Carlsbad, CA. 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. • 5 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++. • Strong profiling and optimization skills. •
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 Please note that these are desirable
skills and are not required to apply for the position. •
Familiarity with physics engines such as Bullet, Godot, Jolt, Havok
or PhysX. • 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.
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