Jobs at Niantic
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Software Engineer, Game Development
Company: Niantic
Location: Other US Location
Posted May 09, 2024
Niantic's Engineering Team is looking for a Software Engineer to develop high-performance mobile real-world MMO games using Unity 3D on Android and iOS. The role involves creating engaging gameplay features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in code reviews. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Computer Science, 3D game engine experience, and proficiency in C# or C++. Niantic is a hybrid first company that values diversity and inclusion, with offices in several locations worldwide.
Software Engineer
Company: Niantic
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 09, 2024
Niantic's AR Web / 8th Wall Team is recruiting a Software Engineer, Web/Full Stack. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, be a self-starter, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include architecting and implementing web features, building AR experiences, developing developer toolings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript, 3D graphics, and rendering. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $135,000 - $150,000+ bonus + equity + benefits. Niantic values diversity and is a hybrid first company, with offices in several locations worldwide.
Manager, Software Engineering, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Mar 17, 2024
<p>Are you passionate about video games and ready to lead a team building the worlds best Live game Were looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and run an elite team of 46 engineers developing Pokémon GO If you are a manager who has led a team of highly skilled game devs in a large multifunctional environment and youre ready to rethink how mobile games work with AR you should join us Niantic values managers who are respectful empathetic and who embrace the values of servant leadership and a diverse and inclusive workforce<p> <p><b><strong>Responsibilities<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Lead the development of large complex infrastructure projects from tooling to server infrastructure and platformized solutions<li> <li>Recruit hire lead and mentor engineers through active coaching and setting measurable goals that help the engineer grow and create maximum impact for the company <li> <li>Promote a culture of multifunctional collaboration with product management game design live ops marketing and operations<li> <li>Lead usage of standard methodologies in software development including design documents code reviews automated testing and feature activation management<li> <li>Team up with technical leads to maintain a high quality bar for code unit tests and technical architecture<li> <li>As part of your role write code for nontimecritical software components be handson when needed to support your engineering team<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>You have a BS MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent experience<li> <li>You have 2+ years of experience directly leading software engineers and 8+ years of experience in software engineering<li> <li>Proven experience recruiting and leading technical teams including performance management<li> <li>You have 2+ years of experience working on Mobile development with backend services GCP or equivalent<li> <li>You have experience building large Java applications and working on the Google Cloud Platform or equivalent<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Plus If<strong><b> <p><ul><li>You have professional experience working on a consumer mobile application<li> <li>You have experience building applications using React Native <li> <li>You have experience working in the gaming industry<li> <ul><p>The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $180000 $210000 + bonus + equity + benefits<p> <p>Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors including assessed jobrelated skills experience and relevant education or training Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page<p> <p><b><strong>Join the Niantic team<strong><b> <p><p>Niantics globalscale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world Incubated out of the Maps team at Google Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month Niantics Lightship platform which powers Pokémon GO also supports the companys other games including Pikmin Bloom Peridot and Monster Hunter Now Developers use Niantics platform to build their own AR applications and experiences either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall<p> <p>We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close<p> <p>Niantic is a hybrid first company We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity a sense of community and is critical to our future success as a company Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and inoffice work<p> <p>Were a hardworking fun and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problemsolving We have growing offices located in San Francisco Sunnyvale Palo Alto Bellevue Kansas London Tokyo Hamburg Hyderabad and Zurich LIHYBRID<p> <p><br ><p>
Software Engineer, Tokyo
Company: Niantic
Location: Other US Location
Posted May 09, 2024
Niantic is hiring Software Engineers to develop next-generation AR and location-based games using their Real World Platform. The ideal candidate should have a passion for games, strong collaboration skills, and experience in building scalable systems. Responsibilities include designing RPC protocols, implementing server-side features in Java, and ensuring uptime for live systems. The company values quality results, teamwork, and diversity. The role requires a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience, and at least 2 years of experience in building reliable scalable platforms.
Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Apr 09, 2024
<p>Niantics Engineering Team seeks a Software Engineer specialized in Machine Learning Engineering to build platforms that empower engineers and researchers to create innovative user experiences with the emerging Generative AI technologies Our team powers capabilities across our games geobased and AR platforms through productionizing large scale models Your work will directly help grow the features in our games as well as the capabilities of our technology platforms<p> <p>Niantic Engineering leads the advancement of AR and other immersive technologies while creating engaging apps for a user base in the billions<p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Implement and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions to support the deployment of generative AI models<li> <li>Develop automation tools and processes to streamline model evaluation and deployment workflows<li> <li>Optimize infrastructure performance to ensure efficient resource utilization and minimize latency in model inference<li> <li>Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and availability of AI infrastructure components<li> <li>Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand requirements and design infrastructure solutions that meet business objectives<li> <li>Stay uptodate with the latest advancements in AI infrastructure technologies and best practices and evaluate their applicability to the organizations needs<li> <li>Participate in code reviews design discussions and architecture planning sessions to maintain highquality standards in software development practices<li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI infrastructure working closely with stakeholders to identify root causes and implement solutions<li> <li>Collaborate with crossfunctional team members and stakeholders including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings<li> <li>Required inoffice 2 days on Tuesday and Wednesday<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>You have at least a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field<li> <li>4+ years of experience in software development and with data structuresalgorithms<li> <li>2+ years of experience in designing building and optimizing distributed systems or cloudbased infrastructure<li> <li>Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python Java or Go with experience in developing productionquality code<li> <li>Ability to work in a fastpaced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately andor ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice<li> <li>Experience working on crossfunctional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications including synchronous interactions with others<li> <ul><p><b>Plus If<b> <p><ul><li>You have experience developing and maintaining machine learning platforms<li> <li>You have experience with machine learningAI in a cloud native environment<li> <li>You have experience in Generative AI infrastructure<li> <li>You have experience with DevOps practices continuous integrationcontinuous deployment CICD pipelines and infrastructure as code IaC tools eg Terraform Ansible is a plus<li> <li>You have strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders<li> <ul><p>The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $174000 $194000 + bonus + equity + benefits<p> <p>Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors including assessed jobrelated skills experience and relevant education or training Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page<p> <p><b><strong>Join the Niantic team<strong><b> <p><p>Niantics globalscale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world Incubated out of the Maps team at Google Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month Niantics Lightship platform which powers Pokémon GO also supports the companys other games including Pikmin Bloom Peridot and Monster Hunter Now Developers use Niantics platform to build their own AR applications and experiences either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall<p> <p>We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close<p> <p>Niantic is a hybrid first company We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity a sense of community and is critical to our future success as a company Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and inoffice work<p> <p>Were a hardworking fun and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problemsolving We have growing offices located in San Francisco Sunnyvale Palo Alto Bellevue Kansas London Tokyo Hamburg Hyderabad and Zurich LIHYBRID<p> <p><br ><p>
User Experience Engineer
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 16, 2024
<p>Niantics ARUX team is looking for a UX Engineer to explore prototype and build the future of location based AR powered experiences Niantic ARUX works with some of the worlds most advanced AR technologies to design visually innovative ground breaking mobile experiences for tens of millions of users worldwide encouraging discovery exercise and substantial social experiences<p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Prototype locationbased AR experiences to demonstrate new UX concepts and inform product direction<li> <li>Build and maintain reusable UX components that are used across internal and external projects<li> <li>Perform design research and provide recommendations on new AR capabilities<li> <li>Support prototyping of new usecases identified by UX on mobile and wearable devices<li> <li>Coordinate with UX Research on user studies of prototypes<li> <li>Collaborate with crossfunctional team members and stakeholders including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings<li> <li>Required inoffice 2 days on Wednesday and Thursday<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in CS design or a related field<li> <li>2+ experience contributing code to a shipping product or production experiences<li> <li>Solid understanding of C<li> <li>Experience working with Unity or a similar gameAR engine in a production environment<li> <li>Experience working with AR VR XR or Spatial Computing<li> <li>Strong understanding of UXUI principles and processes<li> <li>Portfolio featuring examples of prototyping work<li> <li>Ability to work in a fastpaced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately andor ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice <li> <li>Experience working on crossfunctional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications including synchronous interactions with others<li> <ul><p><b>Plus if<b> <p><ul><li>Knowledge of git or other source control systems<li> <li>Shader andor Javascript development experience<li> <li>Experience working with UXR<li> <li>Experience with Figma andor doing UXD<li> <li>Experience with Unity UI system<li> <li>Experience building prototypes in short timeframes<li> <li>Native development for Android or iOS in Swift Kotlin C++ etc<li> <ul><p>The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $145800 $162000 + bonus + equity + benefits<p> <p>Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors including assessed jobrelated skills experience and relevant education or training Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page<p> <p><b><strong>Join the Niantic team<strong><b> <p><p>Niantics globalscale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world Incubated out of the Maps team at Google Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month Niantics Lightship platform which powers Pokémon GO also supports the companys other games including Pikmin Bloom Peridot and Monster Hunter Now Developers use Niantics platform to build their own AR applications and experiences either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall<p> <p>We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close<p> <p>Niantic is a hybrid first company We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity a sense of community and is critical to our future success as a company Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and inoffice work<p> <p>Were a hardworking fun and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problemsolving We have growing offices located in San Francisco Sunnyvale Palo Alto Bellevue Kansas London Tokyo Hamburg Hyderabad and Zurich LIHYBRID<p>
People Operations Coordinator (short-term)
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Apr 29, 2024
Niantic is seeking a People Operations Contractor to support HRIS systems, data analytics, onboarding, and employee experience. The role involves maintaining personnel files, running reports, addressing employee questions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent communication skills, and trustworthiness. Experience with Workday and Excel is a plus. The hourly rate is up to $32.00/hr.
Business Development Manager, Platform
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted May 12, 2024
Niantic is seeking a Business Development teammate to develop and kickoff opportunities for location-based AR experiences. The role involves working with Niantic's leaders to expand AR applications, technology, and platform for B2C and B2B use cases. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of relevant job experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of geospatial and/or mapping services. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $158,000 - $185,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Director, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted May 01, 2024
The Director of DEIB is responsible for developing strategies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging within the organization. The role involves analyzing current policies, practices, and culture to identify areas for improvement and designing long-term plans to address them.
Product Manager, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 29, 2024
Niantic is seeking a Product Manager with 2+ years of experience in mobile free-to-play games, particularly Pokémon GO. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mobile games, gaming trends, and the ability to empathize with Trainers. They will think big, prioritize tasks, and execute to help the team ship. The role requires in-office attendance on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Niantic offers a competitive compensation package and values diversity and inclusion. The company is a hybrid first organization, fostering creativity and community through in-person interaction.
Data Scientist, Geodata
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Mar 17, 2024
Niantic, a leading mobile gaming platform company, is seeking a Geodata Scientist to develop and enhance geospatial data infrastructure for their AR games. The role involves creating data pipelines, analyzing geospatial data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, experience in geospatial data analysis, and strong programming skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and values diversity and inclusion.
Senior Accountant
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 19, 2024
Niantic is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform general ledger accounting and scale operations. The role involves assisting with month-end close, preparing journal entries, maintaining audit-ready records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should be proficient in accounting systems, US GAAP, and have several years of experience in closing the books. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment.