Solid team leading the way in augmented reality! - Anonymous employee Niantic Employee Review

5.0
12 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Niantic is building a state of the art AR + Real World game platform that enables massive scale for rich interactions of hundreds of millions of users. The mission, culture, and values of the company are all positives. The driving mission is to build technologies and ideas that foster people to get outside, explore and get exercise. The senior management team is very experienced and has a long-term perspective giving employees an amazing opportunity to grow their careers. If you are interested in working with consumer products and the cutting edge of augmented reality I would recommend investing time getting to know the company.

Cons

None. In my experience, this is a great place to work.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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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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