Great place to work with excellent people and benefits - Senior Manager-HR Niantic Employee Review

4.0
Feb 5, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Niantic’s vision, mission and leadership’s commitment to social impacts with real action. - Leadership’s empowerment, trust in its employees and excellent team collaboration. - Macro-management and no micro-management, employees do have a voice! - I have never worked with such dedicated leaders whose focus is not only on company growth but also truly care about the well-being of employees.

Cons

Experiencing some growing pains like all start-ups but with leaders open to exploring creative and scalable solutions, I have no doubt Niantic become a very strong company.

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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

Cons

Niantic had few flaws and none that come to mind currently

3.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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