Technical Director – Studio Sirens at Snail Games USA

Technical Director Studio SirensAbout 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 co-development projects. 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 RoleWere seeking a hands-on Technical Director with a CTO mindset who is able to set technical vision lead a small team and personally build full-stack features end-to-end. Near-term focus includes console porting and optimization (Xbox PlayStation Switch PC) plus owning pipelines certification paths and performance. Long-term youll steer tech for new titles from prototype to launch while partnering closely with the studio director.Job Type: Full-TimeLocation: Hybrid in Loveland Colorado (baseline 4 days/week onsite). Hybrid days and relocation support are negotiable.ResponsibilitiesSet and own studio-wide technical direction; balance roadmap with near-term delivery.Lead porting initiatives across consoles/PC including platform compliance performance and certification.Architect and implement gameplay tools build/CI and network/infrastructure systems as an IC when needed.Recruit mentor and direct a small engineering team; establish standards code review and runtime/perf budgets.Define pipelines for profiling optimization crash/telemetry and release management.Partner with design/production on scope estimates and risk; translate tech decisions into business outcomes.Minimum Requirements10 years professional software development 3 in senior/lead or tech leadership.Proven delivery of shipped products or platforms; comfort operating lean and hands-on.Unreal Engine Experience: Proficiency with Unreal Engine with a preference for experience in UE4 or earlier versions.Strong C and/or other systems languages; deep understanding of runtime performance memory and build systems.Track record with console development or porting including optimization and certification workflows.Clear communication planning and stakeholder alignment skills.Nice to HaveFamiliarity with Ark ASA or Atlas Modkit environments.Multiplayer networking/matchmaking backend services or cloud deployment experience.Startup/studio-building experience (hiring vendor evaluation budgets tech/vendor roadmaps).CI/CD at scale automated testing and observability (crash perf and gameplay metrics).Salary Range: $140000 $170000 AnnuallyWhy Join the Studio Sirens TeamTrue focus on work/life balancePaid company holidays vacation and separate sick leaveMedical dental vision and Life/LTD401k with company matchAdditional InformationAs part of the Companys activities in video game development publishing and short-form video content creation certain projects discussions or creative materials may include themes visuals language or subject matter that some individuals could find mature violent sexual graphic or otherwise sensitive in nature (collectively referred to as Mature Content). Examples may include but are not limited to depictions or descriptions of combat violence adult themes or relationships suggestive or satirical humor or strong language. Employees are expected to engage with such material in a professional and creative context as part of their job duties.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Sales Experience,Customer Service,Google Docs,Management Experience,Millennium,Retail Sales,Data Management,Salon Software,MINDBODY,Sales Management,Leadership Experience,Yoga Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 170000 - 170000