## This article is a basic guide on becoming an AR/VR Engineer...
To become a VR/AR engineer, you need to have a coding background and understand the different programming languages required to build interactive 3D worlds and experiences. It would be helpful if you had some knowledge of geometry and linear algebra as well. You should also consider applying some UX/UI Design knowledge when building your VR/AR products because this will improve the experience for your VR/AR users and your products will be more appealing. Below are some steps required to become a VR/AR engineer.
1.Learn programming languages:
There are two leading platforms to build VR/AR products: Unity and Unreal. These two platforms allow you to create 3D environments. According to a report from The State of the Developer Nation, the two primary coding languages you’ll use are C# and C++ for Unity and Unreal respectively. Having some knowledge of JavaScript would also be helpful too....also...there are other game engines like Godot engine, Cryengine...etc...But most of the developers use unity and unreal engines..Unreal Engine and Unity played a major role in continues updates to create new features and improvements. It will help to more advantages of our important partnerships with the leading industries in the world to rule the online and media’s topmost like Google, Microsoft, Vuforia, Oculus, Samsung, Facebook, etc.., To impact the work processes, technical considerations to the guidance of the Unity.
2.Get educated:
There are so many educational institutions in the US and Uk offering degrees in AR/VR development like.
solihull.ac.uk/course/extended-technical-di.. and solent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/virtual-.... and many more...or Bootcamps
3.Start creating projects:
After learning programming languages and game development ... Start developing projects...you can create projects in AR, VR, MR, WEB AR or 2D or 3D game development...and apply to the companies for a related position..
and also learn about SDKs, UI AND UX design, Computer vision,3d modelling...etc..
there are so many courses about game development and AR/VR on Coursera, EDX etc...
Conclusion:
If you are passionate about this field and ready to invest your time into it, then go ahead. XR is growing. It might take some time to become stable for end-users, but as a technologist, you can surely invest your weekends into XR...