2D Game Developer (Defold)
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About the role
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.
Where you can work
This role is 100% remote: you can work from any country except Afghanistan, Belarus, DR Congo, China, Cuba, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Myanmar, Macau, Russia, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen.
From micro1's job posting, checked 3 Nov 2026.
About micro1
Zara AI-interview vetting, then expert data work at published hourly rates.
How it pays: USD via Deel (bank, PayPal, Wise, Payoneer).
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