What specialists are working on virtual reality helmets?

Question

Programming

Actually the question is in the title.
It is clear that roughly all specialists in this field can be divided into:
1) Engineers who work on hardware;
2) Programmers who write software for hardware;
3) Physicians who study the brain.
With doctors, everything is clear. Two other questions are of interest:
1) How exactly are specialists from categories 1 and 2 called?
2) Where do they study and what subjects must students take in order to get there?

Answer 1

https://www.oculus.com/en-us/careers/ Pretty comprehensive list.

Answer 2

I think any cool programmer working with graphics - having trained a little in this topic, will fit into the role of a specialist in the field of virtual reality - there would be a desire)

Answer 3

A programmer who deals directly with hardware logic is, I think, an Embedded Systems Engineer. If you list all the necessary specialists, then see the answer mamkaololosha

Answer 4

As well as a design engineer who understands the design of household plastic products.