Senior Physics Programmer
Are you looking to be part of a fun project with experienced professionals? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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About Ringtail Technology
Have you ever wanted to be a part of a team that genuinely wants to help game developers share their creative ideas, dreams and visions with millions of players at the same time?
Right now, we’re searching for a Senior Physics Programmer to join the team doing exactly that! Ringtail Technology is in the midst of developing a high-quality game platform that has the possibility to change the way small and medium-sized studios create connected games. Our aim is to level the playing field between the possibilities of AAA studios and all the way down to indie game developers, and YOU could be a great part of making it all possible!
Are you excited about working on a ground-breaking product, while having your autonomy and personal influence on what our team is building? With your own strengths and the qualities of the other talented people already working at Ringtail, we are creating a unique team. We are extremely excited by what we are building and if what you’ve read so far has you feeling that way too, then we want to hear from you!
About the role
As a Senior Physics Programmer, you will play an important role in the creation and upkeeping of a physics subsystem for our Platform. We believe you have a passion for physics simulations and the motivation to work with one of the best game technology. You will have early involvement in ideas that generate discussions and be in close collaboration with technology teams, as well as other parts of Ringtail.
Your day-to-day as a Senior Physics Programmer
- Taking responsibility for projects and driving technical initiatives to ensure their successful completion
- Aligning technical work to the overall design and vision of our product
- Supporting in the development and maintenance of the physics simulation framework
- Collaborating with game design teams, department leads and other programmers to implement the physics subsystem
- Being proactive in the suggestion of improvements to the product
Requirements
- Strong motivation to work with physics in games and game tools
- Strong math skills (linear algebra, trigonometry, matrix/quaternion math); skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
- Understanding of rigid body/Newtonian physics simulation in games
- Experience with existing physics engines (Havok, PhysX, Bullet)
- Practical experience with physics programming and extensive understanding of the math behind it
Good to have
- Understanding of game engines, pipelines, and processes
- Shipped games with heavy reliance on physics
- Experience with multiplayer games
Personal traits
- Ability to take ownership of responsibilities
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Open to feedback
- Collaborative and consensus-driven approach
About Ringtail Interactive
At Ringtail Interactive, we are consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a small but fast-growing development team. We currently have three different departments working on a variety of projects; from a high-quality game platform for creators of all kinds, to a top-secret, cutting-edge game development tool that we believe will change the industry forever, and more.
The company is made up of a diverse group of experienced professionals from all around the world united by a passion for games. As we continue to build the core of the team, we will be taking big next steps on defining the future development of our projects, and all of our employees will get the opportunity to have an impact on the products we show to the world.
- Department
- Ringtail Technology
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Perks & Benefits
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Fully-remote working arrangement (based in Sweden)
Office presence only necessary for team-agreed meetings and company gatherings but fully functional if working from the office is preferred.
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Relocation Package
Flight tickets for you (and your family) when you travel to Sweden, help in finding an apartment, assistance with Visa application, opening a bank account and settling down.
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Team and social activities
People make culture. When we are not working hard, we are having our Friday fika, planning our next team-building offsite, or trying out new games together.
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Full participation in our continued options program
Every year, we aim to come up with a new options program where all employees are included.
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Insurance and Pension package
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25 days of fully-paid vacation per year
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Work-life integration
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Business mobile phone plan
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Home office equipment and setup
Workplace & culture
Our talented team is at the centre of everything we do. Our philosophy is collaboration-focused, remote-friendly, and flexible. We give our people the freedom to choose where they want to work from.
For those who are more productive in the space of their own home, there is a fully-remote arrangement. You will only be required to be present in the office for agreed meetings or company gatherings. For others who enjoy a bit of social interaction, you have an option to be based in the office once it's opened in the summer
We require all our employees to be located in Sweden (in the city of your choice), and are more than happy to help with the relocation process.
Our work policy is designed with care so that we promote team collaboration while offering flexible work environment to ensure a better work-life integration.
About Ringtail Interactive
Ringtail Interactive is the parent company of businesses within the games industry. Our aim is to create a combination of companies with strong synergies, complementing and supporting each other in growth.
Above all else, we are empowered by the shared passion we have for creating awesome games.
Senior Physics Programmer
Are you looking to be part of a fun project with experienced professionals? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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