Jobs at Niantic
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Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Native
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. The ideal candidate loves to jump into the unknown, clarify ambiguities, quickly learn from failures, and break down vague ideas into concrete tasks. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement cross-compiled Android/iOS native code in C++.Build robust and highly performant networking and background services across all of Niantic’s products.Collaborate with engineers, product managers, QA, and cross functioning partners to ensure code and technology meets internal standards.Optimize for mobile execution, participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems.Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships with project team members, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and WednesdayQualificationsBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.Minimum 5+ years of experience.Proficiency in C/C++, plus if proficient in C programming languagesExperience with architecting and optimizing C++ library for low compute and low memory environments and multi-threaded concurrent development.Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.Plus If...Experience working on API for game engines such as Unity3D or Unreal.Experience designing & building projects independently, especially AR/VR games.Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading projects.Experience working with Gradle, Mobile Geofences, and Mobile GPS location.Experience with C, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-CThe total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
HRIS Analyst
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Sep 19, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. LI-HYBRID
Staff AR UX Designer
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Sep 26, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, New York, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. We build games that encourage movement, exploration, and face-to-face social interaction. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love.
Product and Privacy Counsel
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Sep 12, 2023
Niantic is seeking a Product & Privacy Counsel to advise on legal, compliance, and public policy challenges for their AR technology and mobile games. The role involves partnering with teams to develop solutions, leading legal support for the AR mapping platform, and educating teams on privacy compliance. The position requires 5+ years of innovative legal experience, product counseling background, deep knowledge of privacy regulations, and ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $184,000 - $215,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Native
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. The ideal candidate loves to jump into the unknown, clarify ambiguities, quickly learn from failures, and break down vague ideas into concrete tasks. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement cross-compiled Android/iOS native code in C++.Build robust and highly performant networking, cryptography, and graphics subsystems across all of Niantic’s products.Collaborate with engineers, product managers, QA, and cross functioning partners to ensure code and technology meets internal standards.Optimize for mobile execution, participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems.Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships with project team members, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and Wednesday.QualificationsBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.Minimum of 2+ years of experience, 5+ years for senior level candidates.Proficiency in C/C++, plus if proficient in C programming languages.Experience optimizing C++ code for low compute and low memory environments and multi-threaded concurrent development.Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.Plus If...Experience working on API for game engines such as Unity3D or Unreal.Experience designing & building projects independently, especially AR/VR games.Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading projects.Experience working with Gradle, Mobile Geofences, and Mobile GPS location.Experience with C, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C.The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love.
Live Events Marketing Manager
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, New York, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page.Join the Niantic team!Niantic is the world’s leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world.
Workday Payroll Analyst
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Sep 01, 2023
Niantic is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Analyst to join their growing finance team. The role involves processing semi-monthly US payroll for over 1300 employees across 25 states, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting global payroll processing. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, 6+ years of payroll experience, and proficiency in Workday and Netsuite Financials. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, hybrid environment.
Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Native
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Niantic is seeking a Software Engineer - Mobile Native to build mobile, real-time, geolocation tech for iOS and/or Android. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with architecting and optimizing C++ library for low compute and low memory environments. The role involves designing and implementing cross-compiled Android/iOS native code in C++, building robust and highly performant networking and background services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Native
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Niantic, a leading AR technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer - Mobile Native to build mobile, real-time, geolocation tech for iOS and/or Android. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with architecting and optimizing C++ library for low compute and low memory environments. The role involves designing and implementing cross-compiled Android/iOS native code in C++, building robust and highly performant networking and background services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Social Media Manager, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc).Thinks creatively, and loves innovating.Undeterred by quick turnaround times, multi step approval processes, and trying new things.Detail driven, communicative, and a collaborative teammate.Keeps up to date with social media industry trends.Interested in Pokémon GO, Pokémon, or mobile game marketing.Experience using Sprinklr or other related content management tools.Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice. Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $96,000 - $113,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love.
Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Native
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. The ideal candidate loves to jump into the unknown, clarify ambiguities, quickly learn from failures, and break down vague ideas into concrete tasks. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement cross-compiled Android/iOS native code in C++.Build robust and highly performant networking and background services across all of Niantic’s products.Collaborate with engineers, product managers, QA, and cross functioning partners to ensure code and technology meets internal standards.Optimize for mobile execution, participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems.Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to cultivate strong working relationships with project team members, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and WednesdayQualificationsBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.Minimum 5+ years of experience.Proficiency in C/C++, plus if proficient in C programming languagesExperience with architecting and optimizing C++ library for low compute and low memory environments and multi-threaded concurrent development.Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.Plus If...Experience working on API for game engines such as Unity3D or Unreal.Experience designing & building projects independently, especially AR/VR games.Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading projects.Experience working with Gradle, Mobile Geofences, and Mobile GPS location.Experience with C, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-CThe total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Associate Social Media Manager, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. Niantic’s Lightship platform, which powers Pokémon GO, also supports the company's other games including Pikmin Bloom, Peridot and Monster Hunter Now. 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 in-office work.We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! 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. 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.Niantic is a hybrid first company. TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc).Thinks creatively, and loves innovating.Undeterred by quick turnaround times, multi step approval processes, and trying new things.Detail driven, communicative, and a collaborative teammate.Keeps up to date with social media industry trends.Interested in Pokémon GO, Pokémon, or mobile game marketing.Experience using Sprinklr or other related content management tools.Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice. Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $81,000 - $96,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Developers use Niantic’s platform to build their own AR applications and experiences, either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall.We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. If so, we want to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesBuild, stage, and launch engaging social media campaigns.Write detailed briefs and work cross-functionally to deliver compelling social media campaigns and promotions.Oversee asset direction, development, and approval processes with internal and external partners.Keep a pulse on the social landscape by tracking trends, social platforms, campaigns, and content (with a special focus on short-form video development).Recommend innovative ways to reach new and existing players on social media.Develop comprehensive reports to surface organic campaign performance and share recommendations based on the findings.Identify relevant insights from social performance and community conversations to help drive innovation.Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.Required in-office 2 days on Wednesday and Thursday.Qualifications2+ years of relevant social media experience, including experience with recent social platform trends and their features (e.g. Do you like Pokémon or Pokémon GO?