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Job Title	Physics Programmer
Job Category	Programmers
Experience/Skills Required	Programmers
Job Description	My client is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major video game systems and personal computers. A long established and well-respected name in the games industry, they now have offices throughout the world as they look to continue the trend for making some truly spectacular games. Their UK studio, based in the North East is fast becoming the forefront of activity for the continual push for excellence, innovation and creativity. They’re currently looking to recruit experienced, Next-Gen familiar candidates to ensure their success is unrivalled in the years to come. Job Purpose - Implementation of physics solutions using physics middleware API within the core game engine, and support for existing physics systems. - Implementation of vehicle handling, including bikes, cars and articulated trucks. Required skills - Proficient in C++. - Demonstrable problem solving skills. - Good Bachelors degree in a relevant subject (CS, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering) - Good A-levels or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics. - At least 1 shipped title in a game physics role. - Good communication skills. - Enthusiasm for on-going learning and development. - Good self-organizational abilities. - Self motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision. - Experienced with technical design and documentation. - Knowledge of software engineering best practices. - Ability to write clear maintainable portable code. - Experience with physics APIs in particular Havok. Desirable - Experience with vehicle handling physics. - Unreal engine and/or UnrealScript experience. - Knowledge of Xbox 360 or PS3 console development. - Experience with optimization techniques. - Passion for driving games and an understanding for what makes them playable. Skills may include some of maths, physics, 3D, graphics, direct x, renderware, AI, C++, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, PC, PSP, Havok, SDKs, OpenGL
Location	North East, North West, England, UK & Europe
Salary	?DOE
Date posted	05/09/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Datascope using their internal reference 27234.