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2D Game Developer (Defold)

micro1 Contract 30 openings Posted Yesterday New US, UK, EU, CA, AU, NZ

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  • Defold

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.

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