I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Niantic in Feb 2022
Interview
I made it through 2 rounds - Take Home Technical and Zoom Technical Interview. Afterwards, I was rejected via automated message and not provided any feedback when asked. The following rounds would have been a virtual on-site interview and executive interview.
All in all, not a bad experience. I needed more time to complete the take home assignment due to personal reasons and they were accommodating. I just wished they didn't reject me in a cold manner after speaking with me for almost 2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was presented with a case study and then asked to answer three follow-up questions. In addition to that, I was asked questions about my resume and presented with 2 SQL questions.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Niantic in Jan 2022
Interview
Interviewed with Niantic in February of 2021 through a referral. The interview process is very long, but the recruiters I worked with were informative, always quick to respond to questions, and always quick to schedule and communicate next steps.
Unfortunately they weren't able to hire me, but said they'd "keep me in mind", which they did, and a year later reached out again. I had a few more interviews, and then was given an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What is a unique design problem you solved wherein the designers on your team disagreed with your approach. What was the compromise, and how did you handle the conflict.
Ghosting after scheduling the interview at preliminary stages. This has happened twice for same position in two different intances.
First time, I got a reply from niantic recruiter asking to schdule for first round of basic introduction interview. I had submitted my availability but the interviewer for some reason didn't bother to join or respond after that.
Second time I at least got chance to connect at first exploratory interview and was informed to expect first round of tech interviews in following week. But then again no further response or updates.
One can only wonder what's happening? But I ain't gonna bother for next time!