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Vehicle Physics Designer (onsite/remote)

Role description:

We are focused on creating a state-of-the-art, real-time, soft-body physics engine and making it widely available for entertainment and simulation purposes. Our most widely known product is our game BeamNG.drive, which is now available on Steam in Early Access.

In order to support our ongoing development plans, we are seeking an experienced Game Vehicle Physics Designer with a passion for automobiles and simulation who can work independently, and be entrusted with long-term development projects.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating functional and realistic physics structures for the vehicle simulation
• Research in the field of simulated vehicle development
• Collaborate with the vehicle art team to ensure cohesion of the physical and visual aspects of the simulated vehicles
• Maintain documentation regarding configurations, operations, and troubleshooting procedures
• Interact with the community, play the game, and give feedback to the rest of the team
• Collaborate with the development/ production team to make sure the release process goes smoothly

Requirements

• Passion for automotive topics such as design, motorsport, modification, sim-racing, tires, suspension geometry, calibration, simulations, mechanics, or engineering
• Modding experience, with emphasis on vehicle games/simulators
• Hands-on automotive experience, from driving, mechanical repairs or modifications
• Creative thinking and the ability to come up with unique solutions (find new ways to improve our product, new structure creation, new vehicle types, or new methods to validate the simulation)
• Motivated to think critically and able to solve problems in a complex development environment
• Communicate and express your ideas & thoughts to other teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills in English (Oral and written)
• Desire to learn, and enjoy the fun challenges of our unique physics engine simulation game: like us

Nice to have

• Experience in doing some coding in any language
• Modding experience with emphasis on vehicle games/simulators OR in BeamNG.drive
• Hands-on automotive experience, from driving, mechanical repairs or modifications
• Good 3d Art or CAD skills with emphasis on hard surface modeling

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Language courses
• Talent development program (training budget, participation in seminars/conferences, and etc)
• Personal development program (feedback, leadership, conflict engagement, etc)
• Budget for home office
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  

Our recruitment process

Our recruitment process starts with an introductory call with our HR team, continues with a coding challenge, a technical interview, and finally a stakeholder interview

About us

Our journey began in 2013 and we've continued to expand as an independent studio since then. We are a team of over 70 employees of 26 nationalities with a headquarters in Bremen, Germany, and we are always on the lookout for expert talent to join us!

We consider our employees to be our most valuable assets, and all of them play a vital role in helping us establish and nurture the company's culture and values. We are a guild of innovators, artists, engineers, and designers, who appreciate and embrace the diversity of our perspectives and know-how to apply them to grow together as a community and foster a healthy work environment.

Together, we are building a safe and inclusive atmosphere, with transparent processes to amplify individuality, empathy, respect, creativity, and continuous learning for all employees. Regardless of your identity or background, we would be happy to welcome your application if you feel inspired and want to become a part of our team! Skip writing lengthy cover letters and tell us more about your passion for gaming and why specifically BeamNG. Do not be discouraged if you don’t meet all the criteria for a specific role, feel free to submit an unsolicited application.

To minimize bias throughout the hiring process, please submit your application in English.

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