Solar2D Game Developer remote job
The Solar2D Game Developer job is a remote contract role for developers who make 2D games with Solar2D (Corona SDK). You would complete real game-building tasks in Lua, record your screen and explain your steps to help AI systems understand game development.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $70–$130 per hour
- Taken from the listing's pay field; the written description does not repeat a rate.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $100 an hour, tied for the highest of the 6 Game development roles on this site; midpoints there run from $40 to $100.
- Hours
- Not stated in the listing
- Location
- Remote
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 25 (as listed)
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Field
- Game Development
- Solar2D
- Lua Programming
- 2D Game Development
What the work involves
- Create and modify 2D games with Solar2D, also known as Corona SDK.
- Script in Lua and work on game mechanics, animations and UI elements.
- Improve player controls, physics and collision detection.
- Debug and optimize games, then explain advanced tasks and write instructions and prompts for game development.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as required
- Strong hands-on experience with Solar2D (Corona SDK).
- Good knowledge of Lua programming and 2D game development.
- Experience with game mechanics, animations and debugging.
- Access to Solar2D and the ability to record your screen.
- B2 English or higher and clear explanations of technical workflow.
Listed as preferred
- A portfolio of Solar2D or other 2D game projects.
- A relevant master's degree or PhD.
- Earlier human-data work, and experience building mobile games for Android or iOS.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if Lua is new to you; the listing asks for good knowledge of Lua and strong hands-on Solar2D experience.
Questions about this role
Is mobile game experience needed?
No. Experience developing mobile games for Android or iOS is listed as preferred.
How much does the Solar2D job pay?
The pay field on the listing shows $70 to $130 an hour. The written description mentions no rate and no weekly hours.
Which language is central to the role?
Lua, which the scope and the requirements both name.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.