2D Game Developer (Defold) at micro1 Inc. United States

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. is seeking a 2D game developer with Defold expertise to support an AI training project. You will develop and modify 2D games, utilize Lua scripting, and work with game objects, components, and animations.

You will also create and improve game mechanics, controls, and UI, while debugging and optimizing performance. You will be expected to explain workflows clearly and provide detailed prompts for tasks, with screen-recorded demonstrations when required.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Defold engine.
• Lua scripting and 2D game development experience.
• Understanding of Defold objects, components, animations and 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.

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 engine

Lua scripting

2D game development

Explain workflows

Screen recording

English B2+

Education

Master's or PhD

Job description

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.