2D Game Developer (Defold)

confidential; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking an experienced Defold 2D Game Developer for a remote contract role to support an AI training project. You will use Defold and Lua to build and refine 2D games, explain your workflows, and document your process for the AI team.

Applicants should have Defold experience, strong Lua skills, and the ability to communicate complex workflows clearly. This role is open to applicants worldwide in employer-accepted countries.

Qualifications

• Experience in 2D game development using the Defold engine.
• Ability to clearly explain technical workflows and processes.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 2D games using Defold.
• Work with Lua scripting, game objects, components, and animations.
• Create and improve game mechanics, player controls and UI.
• Debug issues and optimize game performance.
• Explain workflows step by step and create clear instructions for tasks.

Skills

2D game development

English (B2+)

Workflow explanation

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Portfolio of Defold projects

Tools

Defold engine

Lua scripting

Job description

Role Title: 2D Game Developer (Defold)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner 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.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.