Making the World a Better Place - Anonymous employee Niantic Employee Review

5.0
20 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Making products that genuinely strive to create a positive change. - Not focused on 'whales' like other mobile game studios, and instead focused on making engaging and fun products. - Pushing boundaries in revolutionary new technologies and platforms. - Great people and a very positive work environment with very few egos. - Great benefits and perks. - CEO is very down-to-earth and approachable and deeply understands our products.

Cons

- Tight and aggressive schedules. - Growing fast (both a Pro and a Con).

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8y
Great feedback and +1 all-around

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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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