Jobs at Niantic
Niantic launched the global phenomenon Pokémon GO in 2016, establishing the company as a leader in augmented reality and location‑based gaming. Their current portfolio includes the Niantic Real World, a platform that enables developers to build AR experiences that overlay digital content onto real‑world environments.
Niantic hires across a spectrum of technical and creative roles: software engineers (iOS, Android, Unity), data scientists, product managers, game designers, quality assurance, and operations specialists. Candidates can expect a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where rapid prototyping and user feedback drive product iterations. Remote and hybrid work models are common, and the company values cross‑functional teamwork and continuous learning.
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QA Engineer, Pokémon Go
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 25, 2023
Niantic's QA Engineering team is looking for a QA Engineer to join their team, responsible for testing Pokémon Go. The role involves working closely with other QA team members, the QA manager, and the production team to ensure high-quality experiences for players. Key responsibilities include building and managing testing estimates, schedules, and bug analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the development and execution of test cases. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Computer Science or a related field, at least 3 years of software QA experience, and a proven understanding of QA methodology and tools. Mobile testing experience, passion for mobile devices and gaming, and experience with test automation are a plus. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $102,000 - $141,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Sr. Gameplay Engineer, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 23, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, New York, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. Niantic is a hybrid first company. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. Mobile preferred. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. Native/Graphics programming experience on Mobile. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. 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.
Staff AR UX Designer
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 09, 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.
Senior UX Designer, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 17, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Los Angeles, Kansas, New York, Miami, 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 products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. 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. 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.
Technical Artist, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 12, 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. 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 products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. 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. 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.
Head of People
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 24, 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 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. 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.
Senior UX Designer, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 17, 2023
Niantic Labs is seeking an experienced UX Designer to create groundbreaking, highly social experiences and innovative apps. The role involves designing intuitive UI, creating interaction flows, and guiding the direction of products to merge the virtual with the real world. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor other UX Designers.
User Acquisition Associate Marketing Manager
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 17, 2023
Niantic, a leader in augmented reality and mobile gaming, is seeking an Associate, User Acquisition. This role involves managing large scale paid user acquisition budgets, strategizing and optimizing campaigns across key mobile platforms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in marketing, statistics, finance, or a related field, and 2+ years of experience in mobile media buying. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and SQL are required. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $82,000 - $96,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Business Recruiter
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 24, 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 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. You will be responsible for identifying, interviewing, and closing candidates for various teams, with a strong focus on providing an outstanding candidate experience.
QA Tester
Company: Niantic
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 02, 2023
We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Los Angeles, 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. 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
Sr. Gameplay Engineer, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 23, 2023
Pokémon GO is a global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and has grossed over $6B in revenue. The company is seeking a Game Development Engineer to develop new features and optimize the game.
Sr. Gameplay Engineer, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 23, 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. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. 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. 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. 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.