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Junior Game Developer, Solar2D
Location
India
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$20 - $110 / hour
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Junior Game Developer, Solar2D
Weekday (YC W21)
• Participate in the creation and evaluation of 2D game content using the Solar2D engine • Provide comprehensive feedback on game mechanics, level design, and user interactions • Assess and analyze the effectiveness of various gameplay elements for the purpose of AI training • Collaborate remotely with the client’s team to capture genuine gaming scenarios • Record insights and identify edge cases encountered throughout development sessions • Support the collection and annotation of gameplay data to facilitate AI learning • Ensure all deliverables maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency
Job Requirements
- Basic experience in Solar2D game development
- Knowledge of fundamental game design principles and mechanics
- Proficiency in Lua scripting or a similar language relevant to Solar2D
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail in both game testing and documentation
- Capability to work autonomously in a remote work environment
- Willingness to learn rapidly and adapt to new technologies and workflows
- Previous experience with AI, machine learning, or data annotation projects (preferred)
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git (preferred)
- Experience working with distributed teams in a remote setting (preferred)
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