{"id":2563,"date":"2017-04-30T11:29:39","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T18:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2022-04-07T12:33:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:33:34","slug":"hiring-sim-climate-dev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/hiring-sim-climate-dev\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring a Simulation &#038; Climate Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">This position has been filled.\u00a0Thank you to everyone who applied.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">If this still sounds like an ideal job for you, please<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\">reach out<\/a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">. We are always looking for more help from the right candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giant Army is looking for someone with a strong background in both software development and physics to join our team and help improve Universe Sandbox \u00b2. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will work with our team\u2019s scientists and developers to create and improve real-time geophysical and astrophysical simulation. Your role is crucial in ensuring the scientific accuracy of simulations in Universe Sandbox \u00b2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We strongly prefer a candidate with practical implementation experience over one with a high-level, theoretical background. In other words, we\u2019re looking more for a good developer with an interest in science, rather than a good scientist with an interest in software development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a full-time, remote position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us. We\u2019re making something incredible that\u2019s unlike anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2602 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sim-Climate-Dev-Post-4-650x220.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sim-Climate-Dev-Post-4-650x220.jpg 650w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sim-Climate-Dev-Post-4-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sim-Climate-Dev-Post-4-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sim-Climate-Dev-Post-4.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Initial Role<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with our team\u2019s scientists and director to define a problem and iteratively determine the best numerical solution that meets computational constraints<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly prototype new ideas and estimate computational costs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of simulation improvements needed:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time generic climate modeling (calculating temperature, pressure, greenhouse effect, terraforming, etc.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planetary composition and material system (metallic hydrogen in gas giants, simulating subsurface oceans on moons, etc.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplistic life simulation that impacts the atmospheric composition of planets (extinction events, spread of life across a planet\u2019s surface)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideal Candidate<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience with practical physics programming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loves physics simulations and fantastical what-if scenarios: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/what-if.xkcd.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what-if.xkcd.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (note <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/what-if.xkcd.com\/148\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">citation #6 on 148<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excited about developing a tool that allows users to experiment with simulations, pushing the boundaries of what has been done in real-time for public consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience working with Unity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Qualifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developer with C# <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> C++ experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid grasp of computer science topics and algorithms<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid understanding of mathematics and physics\u00a0(ideally bachelor-level or higher)<\/li>\n<li>Experience with writing efficient, real-time, interactable code<\/li>\n<li>Ability to take complex concepts and models and condense them into performant code<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passion for sharing science and astronomy with the world<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-driven, self-motivated, and good at communication (spoken and written English)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works collaboratively (and remotely)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giantarmy.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giant Army<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the company behind Universe Sandbox \u00b2. Our headquarters are in Seattle, Washington, USA, with team members across the United States, Germany, and Denmark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team members enjoy a flexible, collaborative environment. We strive for work-life balance, and we pursue the features that get us excited about science. We do the work so that we can share that with others. We\u2019re committed to creating an accessible experience that can\u2019t be found elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science is for everyone, and we welcome all qualified applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universe Sandbox \u00b2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a space simulator that merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and physical interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. It\u2019s more than a game; it\u2019s a way of experiencing and learning about reality in a way that\u2019s never been done before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universe Sandbox \u00b2 was recently named the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapistmagazine.com\/articles\/view\/features\/17351-Escapist-Awards-Best-of-2016.3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best VR Experience of 2016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Escapist and has a \u2018Very Positive\u2019 rating on Steam with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/230290\/#app_reviews_hash\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93% positive user reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out of over 3000+.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Apply<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">This position has been filled.\u00a0Thank you to everyone who applied.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">If this still sounds like an ideal job for you, please<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\">reach out<\/a><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">. 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