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2D Game Developer (Defold)
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Role Title: 2D Game Developer (Defold)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
The company 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.
Skills
- Defold
This role at a glance
At $70–$130/hr, the 2D Game Developer (Defold) role comes to about $6,070–$11,270 a month for 20 hours a week, or $12,130–$22,530 a month full time — roughly $146,000–$270,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted 8 days ago. Software & IT roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 45 days before closing, counted over the 53 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$6,070–$11,270
a month, before tax
Full time
$12,130–$22,530
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$146,000–$270,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
8 days
Software & IT roles here close after about 45 days, counted over 53 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $70–$130/hr. Across the 32 hourly software & it roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $50 to $100 an hour, and published rates range from $20 to $170. Its top rate of $130 sits above the category's median ceiling.
This role
$70–$130/hr
Software & IT median
$50–$100/hr · full spread $20 to $170
Questions about this role
How much does the 2D Game Developer (Defold) role pay?
It pays $70–$130/hr, which is about $12,130–$22,530 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this 2D Game Developer (Defold) job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the 2D Game Developer (Defold) role ask for?
The posting asks for Defold. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
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