Physics Programmer

The Position
Avalanche Studios is looking for an experienced and highly talented physics programmer to join our projects.This is an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge physics tools and in-game systems, and use them in creative and novel ways to bring livelihood, systemic behaviours and explosive situations in our games, by iterating towards the perfect blend of realism and fun gameplay.


You’ll be working together with designers, artists and programmers from various departments such as animation, AI, and Network to help them understand and use physics to its best. You will also develop new and maintain existing physics systems, ensuring performance, ease of use, and extendability.


Required Qualifications
Fluency in C/C++.
Experience authoring and extending physics systems for a shipped AAA game title on current generation consoles or PC.
Experience working with game physics in a multiplayer title.
Experience with industry standard Physics engines like PhysX or preferably Havok.
Experience of low level optimisations, performance profiling, and fixing stability issues.
Strong multi-threaded programming skills.
Commitment to code and APIs clarity.
Outstanding math skills (linear algebra, matrix/quaternion math).
Good communication and collaboration with designers and artists.
Ability to understand problems from a game design perspective.
Passion for playing and making games.



Useful Qualifications
Physics/mathematics/computer science degree
Experience with systems simulations (water, wind, vehicles)
Experience with cloth simulation
SIMD programming



Employee promise
We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.


Our Values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.


How to Apply
We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm office.
To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.