Process
Unfortunately, my interview experience was far from positive. It began abruptly, without introductions, diving straight into a complex whiteboard coding question that was barely explained.
Throughout, there were uncomfortable long silences. My attempts to get clarification were ignored, with one of the interviewers often smirking and both being seemingly distracted by other tasks. This left me wondering whether the lack of engagement was due to disinterest or simply poor interviewing skills.
Overall, the experience portrayed a significant need for better communication and professionalism in interviews. Maybe it was their first interview.
Questions
Typical LeetCode-style coding question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Niantic Full Stack Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Niantic's interview process for their Full Stack Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Niantic's Full Stack Engineer interview process in Canada.
Niantic Work Experiences
- 5.0Proactive Tech Company Vibes: Making GamesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJune 12, 2020Pros: Management seems to care very much about your well-being and feelings. They've made it their mission to ensure people feel heard and that the company mission and direction are expressed openly and honestly each week. Throughout the Covid situation, Niantic has been extremely accommodating in the work-from-home environment. Niantic is a proactive tech company trying to lead the world in AR. They're also a game studio. Yet Niantic seems to handle this clash of two different cultures well. There is a firm belief in no-crunch. Health insurance coverage is great.Cons: The LA office is not the best physical office and not in the best location. Compensation could be a bit higher as well. Hours for the LA office tend to start a little later than normal and therefore end a little later in the day than I desire.
- 4.0Computer Vision InternComputer Vision Intern • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 9, 2021Pros: A talented team of researchers.Cons: I had to work from home due to COVID-19.
- 5.0Lots of promiseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesMay 21, 2022Pros: Company genuinely cares about employees. Incredibly low amount of crunch (worst I've had in 5 years has been a 50-hour week). Great pay. Great benefits. Good mission.Cons: Could use better game design and game mentality in executive levels. Employees complain a lot. It's a really toxic environment with a negative echo chamber. People don't know what crunch actually is.
Niantic Interview Questions
