2D Game Developer (Defold), Part-Time AI Game Development - Remote (United States)

• $70–$130 per hour

• 100% remote

• Part-time

• Fully flexible schedule

Create and revise 2D games in Defold, then document your process and explain it as you work.

AI companies need 2D game developers to test systems on real game development work. This project asks you to create and revise 2D games in Defold with Lua, covering game mechanics, player controls, animations, user interfaces and game logic. You will debug problems, improve performance, write clear task instructions, describe each technical workflow in a clear sequence and capture your screen during the work. This is that work, done remotely around your schedule.

What you'll do

• Create and revise 2D games in Defold, covering game mechanics and player controls

• Use Lua to build animations and user interfaces with Defold objects and components

• Debug game issues and optimize performance

• Write detailed task instructions, describe technical processes in a clear sequence, and capture your screen during Defold work

Why this is worth your time

• Get paid $70–$130 an hour

• Work on real 2D game tasks involving mechanics, controls and interfaces with Defold and Lua

• Choose your own schedule for remote contractor work

• Fully remote and flexible, no fixed shifts, no commute

Who this is for

• Strong professional experience with Defold

• Hands-on Lua scripting experience in 2D game development

• Understanding of how Defold objects and components work, along with animations and game logic; access to Defold; able to capture your screen; able to give clear explanations of technical workflows; English at B2 level or higher

• No AI experience needed. Experience with AI or large language model evaluation is helpful, not required.

Pay and details

• $70–$130 per hour, paid hourly as an independent contractor

• Part-time, flexible schedule; fully remote, United States

How to apply

1. Apply on OpenTrain: https://app.opentrain.ai/api/out/cmw0jjme2006608l2pltk33u9?ch=interlinkjobs&sub=interlinkjobs-cmw0jjme2-us-2026-10

2. Complete the application on the hiring platform.

3. If shortlisted, take a conversational AI interview with technical questions and a coding challenge, whenever it suits you.

Ready to create and review 2D game development work for AI training? Apply today.

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