Twisted Monkey Development (TMD) is seeking qualified and experienced programmers to assist in the creation of various modules for the Codecreatures engine, in co-development between TMD and Codecult, a German development company.

TMD is currently creating a MMOG titled “The Path to Zenrai.” The Path to Zenrai is an online universe set in an eastern environment with western influences. We are developing a demo movie to be shown at the GDC and we require programmers to create various modules for the Codecreatures engine for visual effects and basic features.

You can view screenshots of what the Codecreatures engine is capable of here: http://64.127.181.221/screenshots.php

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Additional content is also available including concept art and music.

This is a great opportunity to work with a state of the art commercial engine and to aid in the creation of a major 3rd generation MMOG title.

The following positions are available:

Network Programmer (UNIX)

The network programmer must have extensive experience developing server technology for the UNIX OS. The UNIX programmer will be responsible for aiding in the design, implementation and development of the server software to be used for The Path to Zenrai.

Responsibilities will include:


- Documenting the design of the server software within our technical design document.
- Attending online meetings with the rest of the programming staff
- Integrating the server technology with other in-game systems and identifying the required hardware for our game servers.

Must be proficient or have knowledge in: UNIX, C++ and other networking specific languages / tools.

Lead Programmer / Technical Director

We require a Lead Programmer to head the programming staff for TMD and optimize communication and tasks for the entire programming department.

Responsibilities include:

- Coordinating development of Zenrai’s systems and general organization of the programming staff.
- Oversee the ongoing creation of our Technical Design Document.
- The lead programmer will be directly responsible for upholding communication between programmers and will be the technical contact between Codecult and Twisted Monkey Development.

Must be flexible and have a well rounded education in several areas of programming.

Must have previous game development experience and experience in creating technical design documents.

Game Programmers

We need additional programmers to handle the creation of visual effects, physics based effects and other general needs for the Codecreatures engine.

Required Skills:

- Several years experience with C++.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with DirectX.
- Experience programming 3D engines and rendering engines.

Additional skills desired:

- Experience with Nvidia’s CG language (http://developer.nvidia.com/view.asp?PAGE=cg_main),
- Experience with vertex and pixel programs.
- Experience with CPP.
- Excellent math and physics skills.

Brief History of TMD:

Twisted Monkey Development is a startup game development studio that is currently conducting development over the internet temporarily while we search for private investors. We are building our technology demo and preparing all of our needed documentation before we open our offices in Tacoma, Washington (20min outside of Seattle).

Due to our company’s extremely limited funds none of our positions are paying positions at this time. We will be compensating our entire team for their work once investors are acquired. For those who have shown true dedication and a strong work ethic, fulltime positions will be offered at our offices in Seattle.

Any and all immigration work will be handled by TMD as is necessary (For those of you in Canada or further abroad).

Developer Contracts will be available soon guaranteeing compensation for the work provided by the development staff during our beginning phase of development. We enjoy working with passionate people who desire no less than to produce a game of the highest caliber and will work with us cooperatively and constructively in the pursuit of that goal. We are looking to fill our development team with such passionate and motivated people.

If you have any questions or would like to apply for one of the positions listed above, please contact Raison via email with a resume and a link to any examples of your work, if applicable.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Raison Varner
Vice President and Audio Director
Twisted Monkey Development
Straius@Bellatlantic.net