Lead Unreal Engine Engineer (Multiplayer/Console)

TL;DR

Lead Unreal Engine Engineer (Multiplayer/Console): Leading the design and implementation of multiplayer gameplay systems and console-specific features with an accent on networking architecture, performance optimization, and platform compliance. Focus on hands-on development, mentoring a small engineering team, and ensuring high-quality delivery across Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Loveland, Colorado (Hybrid, 4 days/week onsite). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Salary: $125,000 – $160,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a development team under Snail Games focused on prototyping innovative gameplay systems, crafting new IP, and supporting major co-development projects.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of multiplayer gameplay systems and networking architecture.
• Own console development workflows, including platform-specific debugging, certification readiness, and compliance.
• Profile and optimize performance across CPU, GPU, memory, and networking constraints.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Contribute to build pipelines, tools, and workflow improvements to increase team efficiency.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional game engineering experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Extensive experience shipping multiplayer games or online gameplay systems.
• Strong understanding of Unreal networking, replication, and client-server architecture.
• Proven experience developing and shipping console titles (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch).
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a Principal/Lead Engineer.
• Experience with dedicated servers, backend services, and live-service infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted multiplayer infrastructure.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave.
• Strong focus on work-life balance.