XR Jobs Pulse: January 2026
Monthly insights into the AR/VR job market trends, skills in demand, and salary data
Published January 3, 2026
154
Total Active Jobs
5%
Remote Positions
$148,750
Average Median Salary
📈 Top Trending Roles
XR Software Engineer
70 open positions
VR/AR Designer
11 open positions
Computer Vision Engineer
9 open positions
Unity Developer
1 open positions
Technical Artist
0 open positions
🛠️ Skills in Demand
Computer Vision100%
Python95%
Unity51%
Unreal Engine34%
C++2%
Explore jobs by skill:
💰 Salary Snapshot
Software Engineer$145,000
Designer$115,000
Hardware Engineer$160,000
Research Scientist$175,000
🌍 Hiring by Region
North America81%
Europe9%
Asia Pacific9%
Other1%
🏠 Remote vs Onsite Breakdown
5%
Remote
40%
Hybrid
55%
Onsite