Cross-Platform Game Programmer
Micro1 • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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Pay Rate
$70/task
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About this Role
Job Summary
Join our customer's team as a Cross-Platform Game Programmer, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge AI training and virtual development within the gaming industry. You will leverage your advanced Cocos2d-x and C++ skills to design, author, and execute realistic game programming scenarios, directly contributing to AI evaluation and training processes.
Key Responsibilities
Create detailed and realistic AI training prompts simulating complex game development scenarios, including sprite management, physics, animations, scene transitions, UI elements, and core game logic. Develop robust evaluation rubrics to assess AI-generated solutions and ensure industry-standard quality. Execute and validate tasks created by yourself and other experts within a sophisticated virtual environment. Utilize the Cocos2d-x engine’s scene graph, action system, and asset management capabilities to maximize training fidelity. Collaborate remotely with other domain experts, sharing written and verbal insights to continually refine processes and benchmarks. Document workflows, best practices, and findings in a clear, articulate manner to support AI system learning and team knowledge base. Participate in reviews and provide constructive feedback on peer-created tasks and AI outputs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Expert-level proficiency in C++ and strong command of the Cocos2d-x game engine. Proven experience authoring or executing game logic involving graphics, physics, or UI in cross-platform environments. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and detail. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a remote, geographically distributed team setting. Solid understanding of game engine architecture, asset pipelines, and optimization techniques. Experience building or applying evaluation rubrics for technical work. Commitment to high-quality code, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Lua or JavaScript bindings in Cocos2d-x. Background in AI/ML data creation, validation, or training task design. Experience with collaborative virtual R&D environments or simulation platforms.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed and realistic AI training prompts simulating complex game development scenarios, including sprite management, physics, animations, scene transitions, UI elements, and core game logic.
- Develop robust evaluation rubrics to assess AI-generated solutions and ensure industry-standard quality.
- Execute and validate tasks created by yourself and other experts within a sophisticated virtual environment.
- Utilize the Cocos2d-x engine’s scene graph, action system, and asset management capabilities to maximize training fidelity.
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($70/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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How is this different from the others?
Global Access. Micro1 is more open to international applicants (outside the US/UK) than DataAnnotation or Outlier.
What is the catch?
Privacy. Micro1 projects often require you to install time-tracking software that takes screenshots of your desktop while you work to ensure you are actually working. If you are uncomfortable with monitoring software, this might not be for you.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the interview like?
You will likely be screened by "Zara", an AI recruiter. Treat this like a real video interview—speak clearly, ensure you have good lighting, and be ready to answer technical questions verbally, as the transcript is reviewed by human managers.