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2D Game Developer (Defold)

micro1

LocationRemote
SeniorityExperienced
Companymicro1
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Compensation

$146k-$270k

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Requirements and working style

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Education

A relevant master's degree or PhD preferred

Schedule

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What this posting tells you

Remote contractor role supporting an AI training project. Develop and modify 2D games with Defold and Lua, work on game mechanics, controls, UI, animations, debugging, and optimization, and document workflows step by step. Professional Defold experience is preferred; no salary, location restrictions, schedule, or benefits are stated.

Role lane

Data, Finance and investments, Product, Customer support

Where you can work

Eligible countries are not stated.

Working hours

Timezone overlap is not stated.

Arrangement

Experienced · Contractor

Required signals
DefoldLua2D game developmentGame mechanics and player controlsUI developmentDebugging and performance optimizationAbility to explain technical workflows clearly
Preferred signals
Portfolio of completed 2D games or Defold projectsHuman data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluationScreen recording capabilityEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higher
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Skills and signals
DefoldLua2D game developmentGame mechanics and player controlsUI developmentDebugging and performance optimizationAbility to explain technical workflows clearlyPortfolio of completed 2D games or Defold projectsHuman data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluationScreen recording capabilityEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherRemote
Job description

2D Game Developer (Defold) at micro1

Role Title: 2D Game Developer (Defold)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is looking for experienced Defold developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use Defold to complete real-world game development tasks and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand game development.

Scope of Work

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.

Preferred 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 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.

Company context

Working remotely at micro1

micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.

Headquarters
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Founded
2022
Remote policy

Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.

Application process

Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.

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