AR/VR Developer

What is This Job All About?

You're building entirely new realities that people can step into! As an Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) Developer, you create immersive experiences that either enhance our world with digital elements (AR) or transport us to completely virtual environments (VR). From gaming and entertainment to education, healthcare, and architecture – these technologies are revolutionizing how we interact with information and each other. You're essentially creating the portals to new worlds and experiences that were impossible just a few years ago!

Hardness Level:
Learning Period:
1.5-2years
Salary Level:
$60K - $110K

Required Skills:

Hard Skills:
3D modeling and animation
Game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine)
Programming (C#, C++, JavaScript)
Spatial design and user experience
Hardware understanding (VR headsets, AR glasses)
Soft Skills:
Creative thinking
Strong spatial awareness
User empathy (VR can cause motion sickness)
Problem-solving
Visual communication

How to Start:

Learn the basics of a game engine like Unity (free to start)

Understand 3D concepts and design

Create simple AR/VR experiences

Test on free platforms like WebXR or phone-based AR

Join VR/AR communities and hackathons

Where to Learn:

Unity Learn
Free
Meta Spark AR
Free
YouTube
Free
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