Solar2D Game Developer

$70–130/hr

rate as listed

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

Complete and modify 2D game development tasks in Solar2D, using Lua to implement mechanics, controls, animation, UI, physics and collision handling. The work supports AI training and requires screen-recorded, step-by-step explanations of your development and debugging process.

The work

You will create and modify 2D games in Solar2D (Corona SDK), working across Lua scripts, gameplay mechanics, animation, UI, player controls, physics and collision detection. Tasks may involve debugging an existing project, improving performance or completing an advanced implementation while recording your screen and explaining each decision. You will also write clear instructions and detailed prompts for game development tasks.

What screening is likely to cover

Expect the platform to verify hands-on Solar2D experience through specific project examples and technical follow-ups about architecture, frame updates, physics, collisions, animation and mobile constraints. It may also test whether you can diagnose defects, compare alternative implementations and explain a reproducible workflow. English proficiency at B2 level or higher is required. A Solar2D or 2D game portfolio, Android or iOS experience, a relevant master's degree or PhD, and previous Human Data work such as annotation, RLHF or AI model evaluation are preferred rather than stated requirements.

Logistics

This is a remote contractor role. You need access to Solar2D and screen-recording capability, but the listing does not specify whether work is fully asynchronous or state typical weekly hours, task volume or project duration.

Pay band: $70–130/hr

What they look for

Solar2D
Lua Programming
2D Game Development

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 claimed Solar2D experience is tied to verifiable project details, concrete Lua code and clearly bounded personal contributions.
A strong answer: Anchor the answer in one project, its target platform and the specific systems you owned, such as scene flow, controls, collisions or UI. Include a technical obstacle, the change you made and an observable result or portfolio evidence if available.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by describing a general team project without naming the Solar2D APIs, Lua modules or game systems they personally changed.

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

STEM AND CODING on Sidequest

What stem and coding AI work pays

Rates by specialty, the platforms hiring, and every open role in this field.