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Physics Programming

Physics Programming A physics programmer, probably one of the most rare programmers available in the video games industry, are coders that govern the laws of a video game. You will simulate the effects of gravity in a virtual environment, to emulate the experience in real life. They also have responsibility for implementing code for collision detection like two cars bumping each other. They also create the game feature called “ragdoll physics” where it’s the animation and simulation of when a body gets struck on the head. You should be proficient in C/C++ and Assembly with having a physics degree.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California, United States of America Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. Santa Monica enjoys an average of 310 days of sunshine a year. A number of game development studios are based in Santa Monica, making it a major location for the industry. These include: Activision Blizzard, Treyarch, Cloud Imperium Games and PUBG Corporation. Sony Santa Monica Studio is also based here. Santa Monica features in a tonne of video games including Grand Theft Auto V, Driver, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, The Crew and Need for Speed.


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  • Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedTencent Production

    LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who w...

    Posted - 19 Jul 2026

  • Senior Technical Designer

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Las...

    Posted - 05 Aug 2026

  • Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 17 Jul 2026

  • Senior Technical Designer

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Las...

    Posted - 19 Aug 2026

  • Core Tech Programmer New

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Programming

    This is a hybrid/ onsite position.For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last...

    Posted - 23 Aug 2026

  • Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 03 Aug 2026

  • Associate Game Designer, Technical

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Operations

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 04 Aug 2026

  • Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

    Santa Monica, United StatesNo salary specifiedSony Interactive Entertainment Design

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For nearly 40 years, Naughty...

    Posted - 19 Aug 2026

  • Social Manager, Ads Marketing

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedNetflix Game Studio Marketing

    At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable ...

    Posted - 18 Aug 2026

  • UCAN Kids and Family Social Manager

    Los Angeles, United StatesNo salary specifiedNetflix Game Studio Marketing

    At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable ...

    Posted - 11 Jul 2026