XR AI Spotlight
XR AI Spotlight
XR AI Spotlight gives the stage to funders and makers pushing the boundaries of XR and AI. You will learn what happens when technology and creativity collide, how AI apps and XR tools are built and brought to market, the personal stories and workflows of leaders and creatives pushing the boundaries of what these 2 technologies can offer and the opportunities they unlock.
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Sept. 17, 2025

Breaking Into XR: A Developer’s Journey from Content Creator to Meta Engineer

Breaking Into XR: A Developer’s Journey from Content Creator to Meta Engineer
Breaking Into XR: A Developer’s Journey from Content Creator to Meta Engineer
XR AI Spotlight
Breaking Into XR: A Developer’s Journey from Content Creator to Meta Engineer

Roberto Coviello is an engineer at Meta Reality Labs, where he builds open-source showcases and samples to help push XR development forward. He’s also known for his YouTube Channel full of in-depth XR tutorials that played a key role in his career. In this conversation we look at:

  • How he started his professional journey as a developer, turned content creator, and the path that led him to become a Software Engineer at Meta

  • We look at several SDKs provided by Meta and what he thinks is a must-have for any MR app

  • What are his thoughts on the role of AI for artists and developers

  • How he finds the right balance between employment and cultivating his dreams


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