Senior Physics Programmer

by Tactic Studios

Reference #: 63
Position Type: Regular, Full-time
Remote work options: Yes
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Jan 31, 2026
Tactic Studios

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Physics Programmer to join our team and create a high quality general purpose physics system to support the needs of our game projects. We are a technology focused company with an experienced programming team and an advanced proprietary game engine.

A successful candidate will be a skilled and motivated physics programmer able to write concise, logical, bug-free code that is on the cutting edge of technology in the the space of real-time physics simulation.

Candidates local to Ontario, Canada are preferred, but this is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Implement low level physics systems from the ground up in a proprietary engine.
  • Research academic papers to stay informed on latest trends in advanced real-time physics simulation.
  • Write systems for rigid body collision, soft body simulation including ragdoll, cloth, and fluid simulation.
  • Design, implement, and maintain clear, concise, bug-free physics code.
  • Debug, optimize, or modify code to adhere to quality, readability, and reliability standards.
  • Review, test, and verify code to ensure correctness, robustness, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with designers and artists to understand and implement physics systems that are functional, easy to use, and support the needs of our engine.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of physics engine development experience on shipped products.
  • Expert proficiency with C++.
  • Deep knowledge of advanced, low-level physics systems.
  • Expertise architecting robust, well-written, and efficient solutions to complex technical problems.
  • Experience writing and debugging code inside a proprietary or commercial C++ 3D game engine such as Unreal Engine.
  • Motivated self-starter with exceptional technical ability and exceptional communication skills.
  • Passionate about developing high quality video games and engine systems.

Bonus Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in physics.
  • Experience using third party physics systems such as PhysX or Havok.
  • Experience programming in Java.

How to Apply

You will need to provide:

  • Resume detailing your experience. (required)
  • Cover letter. (preferred)
  • References. (preferred)

Send the aforementioned items either by link or as an attachment to jobs@tacticstudios.com, subject "Senior Physics Programmer".


NOTE: For the foreseeable future, all positions at Tactic Studios are performed remotely, working from home. We are flexible to accommodate the unique needs you may have to ensure a productive, healthy work environment.