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AR/VR Developer (Professional)
Engineering / XRCompetency profile for an AR/VR developer who builds immersive experiences for headsets, mobile AR and WebXR, with expertise in 3D graphics and spatial computing.
12SFIA skills
L3.3Avg target
L4Highest required
Development and implementationMain category
SFIA 9 Responsibility Levels — what each level means
L1 — FollowL2 — AssistL3 — ApplyL4 — EnableL5 — Ensure / AdviseL6 — Initiate / SetL7 — Set Strategy
Most skills in this template are L3–L4. L3 means you work independently on tasks. L4 means you own decisions and guide others.
Not sure which level to pick? During self-assessment, each level shows its definition and a suggested STAR evidence prompt.
Required Competencies
12 SFIA Skills for this Role
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| Code | Skill | Category | Target Level | What you need to demonstrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROG | Programming/software development Developing software components to deliver value to stakeholders. | Development and implementation | L4 — Enable | Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues. |
| ADEV | Animation development Designing and developing animated and interactive systems such as games, simulations and virtual environments. | Development and implementation | L4 — Enable | Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues. |
| HCEV | User experience design Producing design concepts and prototypes for user interactions and experiences of a product, system or service. | Development and implementation | L4 — Enable | Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues. |
| METL | Methods and tools Leads the adoption, management and optimisation of methods and tools, ensuring effective use and alignment with organisational objectives. | Strategy and architecture | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| SWDN | Software design Architecting and designing software to meet specified requirements, ensuring adherence to established standards and principles. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| SINT | Systems integration and build Planning, implementing and controlling activities to integrate system elements, subsystems and interfaces to create operational systems, products or services. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| TEST | Functional testing Assessing specified or unspecified functional requirements and characteristics of products, systems and services through investigation and testing. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| NFTS | Non-functional testing Assessing systems and services to evaluate performance, security, scalability and other non-functional qualities against requirements or expected standards. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| GRDN | Graphic design Creating and applying visual concepts to communicate ideas, enhance aesthetics and improve user experience across digital and print media. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| NUAN | Numerical analysis Creating, analysing, implementing, testing and improving algorithms for numerically solving mathematical problems. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| HPCC | High-performance computing Using advanced computer systems and special programming techniques to solve complex computational problems. | Development and implementation | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
| PDSV | Professional development Facilitating the professional development of individuals in line with their career goals and organisational requirements. | People and skills | L3 — Apply | Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively. |
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