World-class Augmented Reality on a global scale. - Senior Software Engineer Niantic Employee Review

4.0
Nov 6, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Really smart people - lots of Stanford/MIT Phds, world-class designers. Massive scale - 100 million+ players Truly cutting-edge AR work. Benefits are fantastic.

Cons

Management needs to ensure all teams are informed of all changes. Still has a Google-like "beta" culture and launches features/games too early. Lots of money means politics matters sometimes.

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10-4 and good feedback.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Niantic has a unique mission and works on products that blend technology, gaming, community, and real-world exploration. The people are generally smart, passionate, and collaborative, and there are opportunities to work on creative projects with global impact. The company also offers a good learning environment for those interested in gaming, AR, live operations, and location-based products.

Cons

Priorities can shift frequently, which sometimes makes it difficult for teams to stay focused or understand how their work connects to the broader company strategy. Communication from leadership could be clearer, especially during periods of change. Some processes feel reactive rather than proactive, and cross-functional alignment can vary depending on the team.

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