About Studio Sirens
Founded in 2024 under Snail Games, Studio Sirens is a development team focused on prototyping innovative gameplay systems, crafting bold new IP, and delivering high-quality DLC for the ARK franchise. Blending technical precision with narrative ambition, the studio brings immersive worlds to life through a gameplay-first approach, supporting major releases while forging its own creative path within the Snail Games portfolio.

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our team on an upcoming official DLC project. This role is responsible for developing networking solutions that ensure stable online experiences and reliable matchmaking for multiplayer sessions. You will work within Unreal Engine 5 and collaborate with engineering and design teams to create modular systems that integrate smoothly within the project’s framework, with a focus on adaptability and long-term scalability.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:
  Hybrid Preferred – Loveland, Colorado area
  Remote may be considered in the following states – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement matchmaking and session management systems

• Develop scalable networking modules that integrate with existing project infrastructure

• Optimize network performance for smooth player experiences

• Collaborate with engineers to align networking systems to gameplay needs within Modkit constraints

• Debug, profile, and resolve multiplayer connectivity issues, latency concerns, and performance bottlenecks

• Establish monitoring tools and analytics pipelines to track network health and player connectivity

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in multiplayer game networking or online systems

• Unreal Engine Experience: Proficiency with Unreal Engine, preferably UE5

• Strong knowledge of multiplayer architecture, session management, and matchmaking frameworks

• Proficiency in C++ and blueprint development within Unreal Engine

• Experience diagnosing and resolving networking issues in live or production environments

• Understanding of network optimization techniques for real-time online applications

Nice to Have

• Experience with modding toolkits such as Ark ASA Modkit or similar environments

• Familiarity with Steam or Epic Online Services integration

• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms

• Background in supporting large-scale or long-running online games

• Awareness of security considerations for multiplayer environments

• Direct experience designing or operating matchmaking systems for multiplayer titles

Salary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 Annually

Why Join the Studio Sirens Team?

• True focus on work/life balance

• Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD

• 401k with company match