2D Game Developer (Defold) - Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $134,400–$249,600/year equivalent
Hourly Rate: $70–$130/hour
Required Skill: Defold
English Proficiency: B2 or higher

Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, project availability, and approved work.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Defold developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will complete real-world 2D game development tasks using the Defold game engine and explain your workflows step by step.

Your technical expertise and clear explanations will help improve how AI systems understand game development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 2D games using the Defold game engine.

• Work with Lua scripting, game objects, components, and animations.

• Create and improve game mechanics, player controls, and UI elements.

• Debug issues and optimize game performance.

• Complete advanced game development tasks and explain your workflow step by step.

• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for game development tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience using the Defold game engine.

• Hands-on experience with Lua scripting and 2D game development.

• Good understanding of Defold game objects, components, animations, and game logic.

• Access to Defold and the ability to record your screen while completing tasks.

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

• Ability to explain technical workflows clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• A portfolio of completed 2D games or Defold projects.

• A relevant master’s degree or PhD.

• Previous human data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.

Core Skills

• Defold game engine

• Lua scripting

• 2D game development

• Game mechanics and player controls

• Game objects, components, and animations

• UI development and game logic

• Debugging and performance optimization

• Technical documentation and workflow explanation

Who Should Apply?

Experienced 2D game developers with strong Defold and Lua skills who can complete practical development tasks, record their workflows, and communicate technical decisions clearly.