Exciting tech, positive company mission, and great people - Anonymous employee Niantic Employee Review

5.0
Jul 25, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- A company mission that is good for society, not just the business - A CEO that believes in supporting the players first and trusting that they will support our business - Talented teams made up of genuinely good people that care about their products - The only company driving both an exciting new tech field (Augmented Reality) and running real-world events for their players - Employees encouraged to attend events and meet our players - Perks (food/reimbursements/benefits) and social get-togethers (climbing, board games, etc.) - Office location with an amazing view

Cons

- Recruiting process can take a while (but not complaining as long as it maintains the current quality of people) - Some people appear to be overloaded with work, though it may be by choice. People love what they do here! - If you're the type who needs a lot of direction from management, you may struggle a bit. While managers are always available for advice, they largely try to enable you to set your own direction and work priorities.

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Niantic Response
7y
Thank you for this and appreciate the feedback - especially on the workload. We're going to be talking about this!

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5.0
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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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