Solar2D Game Developer

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. is seeking an experienced Solar2D Game Developer to support an AI training project. This remote contractor role involves building and iterating 2D games with Solar2D (Corona SDK) and explaining workflows step by step to help AI systems understand game development.

The successful candidate will work on Lua scripting, game mechanics, animations, and UI, while optimizing physics, controls, and collision detection. Strong debug skills and clear written prompts are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Solar2D (Corona SDK) experience required.
• Strong Lua programming and 2D game development knowledge.
• Experience with game mechanics, animations, and debugging.
• Access to Solar2D and ability to record your screen during tasks.
• English proficiency at B2 or higher.
• Ability to explain technical workflows clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 2D games using Solar2D (Corona SDK).
• Work with Lua scripting, game mechanics, animations, and UI elements.
• Develop and improve player controls, physics, and collision detection.
• Debug issues and optimize game performance.
• Complete advanced Solar2D tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
• Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for game development tasks.

Skills

Explain workflows clearly

Lua scripting

Game mechanics

Debugging

Screen recording capability

Education

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Solar2D (Corona SDK)

Screen recording software

Job description

Job Title: Solar2D Game Developer

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is looking for experienced Solar2D developers to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use Solar2D to complete real-world 2D game development tasks and explain your workflows step by step. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand game development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create and modify 2D games using Solar2D (Corona SDK).
2. Work with Lua scripting, game mechanics, animations, and UI elements.
3. Develop and improve player controls, physics, and collision detection.
4. Debug issues and optimize game performance.
5. Complete advanced Solar2D tasks and explain your workflows step by step.
6. Create clear instructions and detailed prompts for game development tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Strong hands‑on experience with Solar2D (Corona SDK).
2. Good knowledge of Lua programming and 2D game development.
3. Experience with game mechanics, animations, and debugging.
4. Access to Solar2D and ability to record your screen while completing tasks.
5. English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
6. Ability to explain technical workflows clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A portfolio of Solar2D or 2D game development projects.
2. A relevant master's degree or PhD.
3. Previous Human Data experience, such as data annotation, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.
4. Experience developing mobile games for Android or iOS.