A new job listing from WB Games for Mortal Kombat 9 reveals the game is going to feature a heavy focus on online. They plan to make the game the “gold standard” for online gaming by adding “brand-new features that will revolutionize online play.”

The job description reads the following.

WB Games Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer, Network to help us implement cutting-edge online features to ensure the Mortal Kombat franchise is an industry leader in online functionality. We are looking to position Mortal Kombat as the “gold standard” for network play, and we are looking for someone who wants to push the boundaries of what is possible with online interaction.

You will work closely with architects and designers on both the Mortal Kombat team and the advanced technology group to help design and implement functionality ranging from the core network transport layer all the way to owning the final implementation of brand-new features that will revolutionize online play.

For game developers looking for a gig, you can check out the job listing here.

Mortal Kombat 9 Job Listing Reveals Online Play Focus [TRMK via Time Warner Jobs]