2D Game Developer - Remote

YO AI Labs; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced 2D Game Developer specializing in the Defold engine. This remote contractor role focuses on real-world game development tasks using Defold, with Lua scripting, game objects, components, and animation handling.

You will document workflows and craft detailed prompts for development tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong Defold experience, ability to explain technical processes clearly, and English proficiency at B2 or higher.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with the Defold game engine.
• Hands-on Lua scripting and 2D game development.
• Understanding of Defold objects, components, animations, and game logic.
• Access to Defold and ability to record screen while completing tasks.
• English proficiency at B2 or higher.
• Ability to clearly explain technical processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 2D games using the Defold 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 development tasks and document workflows step by step.
• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for development tasks.

Skills

Defold engine

Lua scripting

2D game development

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Location: United States

Job Description: 2D Game Developer (Defold)

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

About the Role

We are seeking experienced 2D Game Developers specializing in the Defold game engine to contribute to an AI training project. In this role, you will work on real-world game development tasks using Defold and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help enhance AI systems' understanding of game development concepts, tools, and workflows.

Scope of Work

1. Develop and modify 2D games using the Defold game engine.
2. Work with Lua scripting, game objects, components, and animations.
3. Create and improve game mechanics, player controls, and user interface elements.
4. Debug technical issues and optimize game performance.
5. Complete advanced game development tasks and document your workflow step by step.
6. Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for game development tasks.

Requirements

1. Strong professional experience with the Defold game engine.
2. Hands-on expertise in Lua scripting and 2D game development.
3. Good understanding of Defold game objects, components, animations, and game logic.
4. Access to Defold and the ability to record your screen while completing tasks.
5. English proficiency of B2 level or higher.
6. Ability to clearly explain technical processes and development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

1. A portfolio showcasing completed 2D games or Defold development projects.
2. A relevant master's degree or PhD.
3. Previous Human Data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.