The technical programming staff reviews the latest in video game engines and other software to determine how well they fit the needs of various departments. Because we constantly have multiple projects in development, this is no small task. Once the new software is brought in for use by a team, the tech staff handles any difficulties that might arise and performs any modifications that are needed. They also deal with the creation of new tools, such as text and scripting editors, as well as performing upgrades to older tools. These highly trained programmers are well versed in the latest software and hardware for the game industry. Raven Software realizes the technical programming staff is the backbone that keeps all projects running smoothly and encourages them to continually upgrade their skills.