Provide hands-on Python game development expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. You will review and improve interactive game code, use the Panda3D engine to evaluate game logic and rendering, and document clear decision-making examples that become training data for AI. No prior experience in AI is required, your domain knowledge matters. The hiring organization, micro1, is an AI data lab that converts expert subject matter knowledge into high-quality training data and evaluations to improve model behavior.

• Use Python and C++ knowledge to review, critique, and suggest improvements for game code and logic.
• Work with the Panda3D engine to evaluate 3D environments, rendering pipelines, asset management, and gameplay mechanics.
• Provide domain-specific examples and real-world workflows to improve AI understanding of modern game development practices.
• Analyze practical challenges in rendering, asset pipelines, and gameplay systems and propose actionable fixes or improvements.
• Document decision-making processes and explain technical choices clearly and concisely for AI training purposes.
• Collaborate with a distributed team and the customers team to deliver high-quality input.
• Participate in iterative feedback cycles to refine outputs and improve AI learning outcomes.

Required

• Solid hands-on experience with Python, especially in game development contexts.
• Strong practical familiarity with the Panda3D engine for creating and debugging interactive 3D environments.
• Working knowledge of C++ and how it integrates with game engines.
• Proficient with GitHub for version control, code review, and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• High attention to detail and a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Preferred

• Experience contributing to open-source projects or AI-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and game development pipelines.

• Engagement type, contractor role, remote work only.
• Independent contractor relationship, collaborating with the customers team and a distributed contributor network.

Hourly rate: $50.00 to $120.00 per hour.

Applicants should be able to work as independent contractors where they reside. No additional work authorization or visa details were provided in the source listing.