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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Community Program Coordinator, Pokémon GO
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 13, 2025
Niantic is hiring a Community Program Coordinator for Pokémon GO. The role involves managing community programs, coordinating events, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include 1-2 years of community management or event planning experience, proficiency in Discord and CRMs, and in-depth knowledge of Pokémon and gaming trends.
Associate Product Marketing Manager, Niantic Studio and Niantic Scaniverse
Company: Niantic
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Posted Dec 04, 2024
Niantic is seeking a Product Marketing Manager with a strong background in content creation to elevate their innovative tools, Niantic Studio and Niantic Scaniverse. The role involves crafting compelling content across various channels to showcase the potential of these tools for shaping real-world AR, VR, and XR experiences. The ideal candidate should be a strong and creative communicator, organized executor, proactive storyteller, skilled collaborator, visually-minded, adaptable, and team-oriented. Responsibilities include content creation, launch support, social strategy, and performance analysis. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $130,500.00 - $145,000.00 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Business Development, Senior Associate
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Niantic is seeking a Senior Associate of Business Development to support its business needs across games and platform. The role involves leading vendor relationships, completing contracts, and developing into a position that supports strategic partnerships. The candidate will work closely with various internal teams and have opportunities to collaborate with senior members of the business development team. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to work with a global-scale augmented reality platform.
Software Engineer, Mobile Native AR Mapping
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Dec 22, 2024
Niantic Engineering is seeking a Mobile Native Software Developer to work on AR Mapping. The role involves developing mobile applications, frontend and backend development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required in-office days are 2+ per week. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, 3+ years in software development, and experience with technologies like Flutter, Swift, Java, Kotlin, C++, and React. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $15840000 to $17600000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
Executive Assistant (Tokyo Studio)
Company: Niantic
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 21, 2024
Niantic's Tokyo Studio is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CPO and General Manager. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating events, handling travel, serving as a communication liaison, preparing documents, managing expenses, collaborating across functions, and supporting projects. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of executive assistant experience, fluency in Japanese and English, strong technical skills, excellent organizational abilities, interpersonal skills, problem-solving capabilities, cultural awareness, gaming enthusiasm, and adaptability. Niantic, known for AR games like Pokémon GO, values diversity and inclusivity, and operates as a hybrid first company with offices globally.
Security Engineer, Production
Company: Niantic
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Niantic's Security Team is seeking a senior security engineer to improve the security stance of their production environment and deployments. The role involves performing security reviews, consulting services, building tooling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company values intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and diversity in its workplace.
Data Scientist, User Acquisition (Tokyo Studio)
Company: Niantic
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Niantic is hiring a Data Scientist for Monster Hunter Now, seeking someone with a quantitative background, experience in UA data analysis, and familiarity with Looker or similar BI platforms. The role involves analyzing datasets, enhancing SKAN pipelines, collaborating with diverse teams, and presenting actionable insights. Passion for gaming and ability to work in a hybrid environment are highly desirable.
Emerging Markets Manager, LATAM
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Dec 21, 2024
The text describes a job posting for a Marketing role at Niantic, focusing on driving community-focused initiatives, leveraging partnerships, and creative campaigns for their global audience of ten million+ users. The ideal candidate should have a passion for creating experiences that accelerate the growth of Pokémon GO in Emerging Markets, and have a deep understanding of the global mobile gaming landscape.
Senior Software Engineer, Security
Company: Niantic
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Niantic, the company behind AR games like Pokémon GO, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with a focus on security. The role involves designing and developing security tooling and frameworks, creating web front-ends and backend infrastructure, and collaborating with development teams to improve software security. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years of software development experience, and proficiency in languages like Java, Golang, Python, C++, Javascript, or Typescript. Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Identity-Aware Proxy, authentication mechanisms, databases, GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes is required. The position is based in Zurich, Switzerland, with a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Principal People Partner
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Niantic Labs is seeking a strategic and hands-on Principal, People Partner to provide full-cycle HR support, execute people initiatives, and drive HR functional excellence. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a similar capacity. Key responsibilities include strategic partnership, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, learning and development, change management, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and data analytics. The role is hybrid, requiring three in-office days per week. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $214,200 to $238,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
Visual & Motion Designer (Short-term)
Company: Niantic
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Niantic's Design Team is seeking a Visual & Motion Designer to help shape the future of their games and platform technology. The role involves working closely with the UX team to create visually innovative AR experiences, collaborating with product managers and engineers on high-impact projects, and maintaining a consistent visual style across all projects. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of professional experience in visual and motion design, strong portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D design experience, and proficiency in typography, layout, and color.
Visual & Motion Designer (Short-term)
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Niantic is seeking a Visual & Motion Designer with 2+ years of experience in AR, mobile, and spatial design. The role involves creating visually compelling concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining a consistent visual style. The designer will work on high-impact AR projects, ensuring designs are implemented as intended. The hourly rate is between $55.00/hr - $90.00/hr, and this is a contractor position.