2D Game Developer (Defold)

Frontier AI Lab; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotebridge is seeking an experienced 2D game developer specializing in Defold for a remote contractor role. You will build and modify 2D games, implement Lua scripting, and craft engaging gameplay and UI.

You will document workflows step by step and create clear prompts for future tasks, with a portfolio of Defold projects serving as strong evidence of capability. English proficiency at B2+ is required.

Qualifications

• Strong Defold experience and portfolio.
• Proficient in Lua scripting for 2D games.
• Portfolio of Defold projects or 2D games.
• Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
• Experience with human data tasks (e.g., data annotation, RLHF).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Defold

Lua scripting

2D game development

English (B2+)

Communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Defold Engine

Screen recording

Job description

Role Title: 2D Game Developer (Defold)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Our team 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.