An Overall Poor Experience - Producer Niantic Employee Review

2.0
May 23, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The individuals working at Niantic are wonderful people that making working there overall meaningful and worthwhile.

Cons

The infrastructure of Niantic as a company has ballooned and they have doubled the entire size of their company over the past two years alone. This seems impressive, however the detriment to this growth is that most in senior positions at the company are either entirely new or haven’t accommodated to that scale and tend to micromanage their employees as if it were still a small startup. The entirety of the company succumbs to crunch as well, especially on the games teams where deadlines are tight and the product pipeline is immature.

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
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Pros

The people, the amazing office, the work life balance, the benefits, 401k match

Cons

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3.0
May 12, 2026
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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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