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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Senior Technical Writer, ARDK
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 30, 2023
Niantic is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to produce and maintain developer guides and API references for their Lightship ARDK. The role involves writing new documents, ensuring existing ones remain current and accurate, and improving Lightship's SDKs.
Emerging Markets Manager
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Feb 22, 2023
The text is a job description for a role in Niantic, the company behind Pokémon GO. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating experiences that drive growth in emerging markets. They will be responsible for planning and goal-setting, managing stakeholders, and executing go-to-market strategies. The candidate should have experience in F2P/freemium businesses on mobile and be comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Community Manager (Contract)
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 04, 2023
The Niantic Developer Community team is seeking an experienced community manager to build and implement an online community strategy for 8th Wall's webAR platform. The role involves attracting, upskilling, and supporting developers to build and monetize on the 8th Wall platform. Responsibilities include managing a global online community, maintaining digital platforms, moderating the community, and developing community health reports. The candidate should have experience managing a developer community, project management skills, and excellent communication skills.
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 03, 2023
Niantic is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team that builds the Lightship AR Developer Kit (ARDK). The ideal candidate should be deeply technical, respectful, compassionate, and capable of cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. The role involves prioritizing and planning the team's work, coaching engineers, recruiting talent, shaping the tech stack for AR applications, and identifying business and technological risks/opportunities. The total compensation package includes a base salary range of $212,000 - $247,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Creative Director
Company: Niantic
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Feb 02, 2023
The Niantic LA Games Team is seeking a Creative Director to lead the studio in creating a cutting-edge AR experience. The role involves developing and championing a world-class mixed reality game experience, leading a team from concept to live operations, and presenting the vision and strategy to senior partners. The Creative Director will need to have experience in AR/VR/MR games, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build and mentor teams.
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Manager
Company: Niantic
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Feb 27, 2023
Niantic's Quality Engineering team is seeking an experienced Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Manager to lead and grow their test automation efforts. The ideal candidate should have multiple years of SDET team management experience and deep knowledge in building out automation solutions and frameworks. The role involves partnering with other QE and SWE Managers to build out automation solutions across Niantic, leading and growing the careers of several SDETs, and more.
Senior Product Manager, Social
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Feb 08, 2023
Niantic is a leading AR technology company that inspires outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction through its consumer titles such as Ingress, Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Peridot. The company offers a developer platform, Lightship, for creators to build immersive AR experiences. Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity and intellectual curiosity.
Senior Game Designer, Peridot
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 30, 2023
Niantic is seeking a Senior Game Designer to work on their mobile game. The job requires experience with game balance, pacing, and Unity game development. The company offers a competitive salary range, bonus, equity, and benefits.
Senior Product Manager, Game Platform Operations
Company: Niantic
Location: South Bay
Posted Feb 01, 2023
The text describes a job posting for a Product Manager on Niantic's Game Platform. The role involves defining developer-focused product roadmaps, improving efficiency of product delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will work closely with game teams, drive processes for product roadmaps and OKRs, and present regular updates to executive and platform leadership.
Emerging Markets Manager
Company: Niantic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Senior Software Engineer, Game Server Development
Company: Niantic
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Feb 26, 2023
Niantic is seeking Software Engineers to build next-generation augmented reality and location-based games. The ideal candidate should have a love for games, collaboration skills, and experience with Unity, technical arts, and game design. The role involves working on all aspects of game backend, building systems with security and scalability in mind, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior Manager, Learning & Development
Company: Niantic
Location: South Bay
Posted Feb 03, 2023
Niantic is looking for a Learning and Development (L&D) Program Manager to lead the development and execution of L&D programs globally. The role requires a creative, agile, and strategic thinker with experience in instructional design, adult education, and HR management.