Solar2D Game Developer

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 354,000 - 658,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking a part-time remote contributor to develop and modify 2D games using Solar2D and Lua. You will build mechanics, animations, UIs, and controls while ensuring performance and debugging issues are resolved.

Clear explanations of workflows will support AI training processes. Ideal candidates have hands-on Solar2D/Corona SDK experience, strong Lua skills, and a portfolio of 2D game projects.

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills with Solar2D/Lua and 2D game development are required.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher is required.
• Experience with Solar2D or Corona SDK, good Lua programming knowledge, and practical 2D game development experience.
• Experience with game mechanics, animation, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Access to Solar2D and the ability to record your screen while working.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 2D games with Solar2D and Lua.
• Implement game mechanics, animations, UI, player controls, physics and collisions.
• Debug problems and improve game performance.
• Complete advanced Solar2D development tasks.
• Explain development workflows and write clear instructions and prompts for AI training.

Skills

Solar2D

Lua

2D game development

English (B2+)

Education

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Solar2D / Corona SDK

Screen recording software

Job description

Create and modify 2D games with Solar2D and Lua while helping improve AI understanding of software development. Pay is $70 to $130 per hour, with applications starting through OpenTrain.

Remote Hourly · $70–$130/hr

$70–$130/hr

Compensation

Contract, part-time

Engagement

Remote

Location

Posted

Open in 52 countries

India + more

• Algeria
• Argentina
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Denmark
• Egypt
• France
• Germany
• Ghana
• Greece
• India
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• Nigeria
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Peru
• Philippines
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

The work

You will complete 2D game development tasks in Solar2D, also known as Corona SDK. The work supports AI training by providing examples of real software development and clear explanations of technical workflows.

You will also write detailed instructions and prompts for game development tasks. You need to explain your process step by step and communicate technical ideas clearly in English.

• Create and modify 2D games with Solar2D and Lua.
• Implement game mechanics, animations, user interfaces, player controls, physics, and collision detection.
• Debug problems and improve game performance.
• Complete advanced Solar2D development tasks.
• Explain development workflows and write clear instructions and prompts for AI training.

What it pays and takes

Strong practical skills with Solar2D, Lua, and 2D game development are required.

• Pay: $70 to $130 per hour.
• Work type: Part-time contract.
• Location: Open to candidates in Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
• Language: English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Required: Hands-on experience with Solar2D or Corona SDK, good Lua programming knowledge, and practical 2D game development experience.
• Required: Experience with game mechanics, animation, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Required: Access to Solar2D and the ability to record your screen while working.
• Helpful: A portfolio of Solar2D or other 2D game projects.
• Helpful: Experience developing mobile games for Android or iOS.
• Helpful: Previous human data work, including annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.
• Helpful: A relevant master's degree or PhD.

About AI training work

AI training work is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Contributors create, review, or explain examples that help AI systems learn, and people with specialized technical experience can qualify for work involving coding and software development.