2D Game Developer (Defold) | Remote - Contract Remote (International)

Dover; India; Remote; INR 3,895,000 - 7,790,000; Part time

Job summary

Dover is seeking a skilled 2D Game Developer specializing in Defold for a remote contractor role. You will develop and modify 2D games, working with Lua scripting, game objects, components, and animations to build engaging gameplay.

You will create and refine game mechanics, player controls, and UI, while debugging issues and optimizing performance. You must document workflows clearly and present prompt-based tasks in detail for AI-assisted training scenarios.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using the Defold engine.
• Hands-on Lua scripting and 2D game development.
• Ability to record screen while completing tasks.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

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.

Skills

Defold

Job description

Role Title: 2D Game Developer (Defold)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are 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.

Required Skills

• Defold

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.