Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for skilled Godot, Defold, Solar2D, MonoGame, libGDX, Panda3D, Cocos2d-x, and/or PyCharm users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with 2D and 3D game development, GDScript, or interactive media to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand game development tasks and engine workflows.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.
Who This Is For
This is a good fit if you're an experienced Godot, Defold, Solar2D, MonoGame, libGDX, Panda3D, Cocos2d-x, and/or PyCharm user who has worked in or around roles like:
- Indie Developer or Game Designer
- Game Developer or Interactive Media Developer
- Software Engineer or Computer Science graduate with a game development focus
You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:
- 2D or 3D game development, GDScript, or scene management using Godot, Defold, Solar2D, MonoGame, libGDX, Panda3D, Cocos2d-x, and/or PyCharm
- Game design, mechanics prototyping, or interactive media workflows
- Annotating or labeling game assets and development outputs
- Reviewing game builds for accuracy, performance, or design consistency
What You'll Do
You'll use your experience to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world indie game development and engine workflows.
No prior AI or technical experience is required.
Qualifications
We're looking for people who have:
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Godot, Defold, Solar2D, MonoGame, libGDX, Panda3D, Cocos2d-x, and/or PyCharm, whether through professional work or freelance projects
- A working knowledge of game development concepts, GDScript, and engine workflows
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines
Work Model and Project Details
- Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
- Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
- Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
- Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available
Application Process
- Create a Handshake account
- Upload your resume and submit your portfolio
- Verify your identity
- Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
- Start working and earning
Work Authorization
Must be currently residing in the United States.
F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/32245223383703-Fellowship-Work-Authorization-Eligibility for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.