2D Game Developer (Defold)

$70–130/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: STEM and Coding

Develop and modify 2D games in Defold, including mechanics, controls, animations, UI and performance fixes. Document each workflow step by step to produce clear training material for AI systems.

The work

Contractors complete real-world 2D game development tasks in Defold. Day-to-day work can include writing Lua scripts, configuring game objects and components, implementing animations, refining player controls and UI, debugging defects and optimizing runtime performance. You will also explain how you approached each task and create detailed prompts or instructions that another developer could follow.

What the platform screens for

The screening is likely to test whether you can discuss specific Defold projects under follow-up, rather than offer general game development claims. Expect questions about collection and object structure, component communication, Lua scripting, animation state, input handling, debugging and performance tradeoffs. Hands-on experience with Lua scripting and 2D game development is preferred. English proficiency at B2 level or higher is also preferred, particularly because the work requires clear technical explanations.

Practical details

This is a remote contractor role. Access to Defold and the ability to record your screen while completing tasks are preferred. The listing does not specify whether all collaboration is asynchronous, a fixed schedule or typical weekly hours, so candidates should be ready to state their availability and any time-zone constraints clearly. The pay band below is observed from the listing and is not guaranteed.

Pay band: $70–130/hr

What they look for

Defold

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether your Defold experience is verifiable through concrete project scope, shipped features, technical ownership and outcomes that can withstand follow-up.
A strong answer: Anchor the answer in one identifiable project, then distinguish your own work from the team's work. Name the mechanics or systems you built, the relevant Defold features and a technical problem you resolved.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by describing a team project broadly without identifying their own Lua code, game objects, components or deliverables.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.

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