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Niantic is the world’s leading augmented reality company with an initial focus on AR games. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and recently released third title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. read more
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Really solid coworkers working hard but sustainably on building fun games. A very open environment where people don't need to ask for permission; your career advancement is in your own hands. Management is stretched a little too thin, but the company is working to fix this.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Very strong cash and stock compensation, plus a very good health plan with a low deductible.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
The team is merit-based: they're all very smart, accomplished people who got there by making something, rather than riding someone's coattails.
What makes you most happy at work?
The coworkers are amazing and very fun to work with. I also really like taking on challenges that grow my skills into different areas, and the company is very permissive about this.
What did you like most about the interview process?
The engineering questions were pretty objective, without someone essentially looking for me to confirm their architectural preferences over a whiteboard (as has unfortunately happened to me a few times at other companies).
What are some of the best things about your team?
The team's the major highlight: extremely intelligent, but almost no arrogance. Much more multidimensional than a lot of engineering teams. Everyone has a real passion for the product. Lots of former Googlers on the team. Interesting discussions with coworkers. Great people!
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Due to the flat structure, managers are busy and entrust you with a lot of freedom to do what you think is best for the product. I love that I've been able to pick up tasks I'm competent at that don't quite fall into my job description, like recruiting, and get recognized for them all the same.
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