Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
Efficient interview process with 2 technical phone screens, a 3-hour onsite, and a video interview with an executive.
The first technical phone screen was a coding interview. The second phone screen tested OS knowledge.
Onsite technical interviews were straightforward algorithm questions. There were only 2 1-hour screens, so it is not as exhausting and stressful as most others I have been through. The final video interview is a culture fit with an executive, which is non-technical.
Overall, employees seem to love working there. They left a very good impression on me. The process is organized and the culture looks stable. It was one of the best processes I have been through.
note: I interviewed in LA; the process may be different in the larger Bay Area offices.
Questions
Operating system fundamentals
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Niantic Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Niantic's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Niantic's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Niantic Work Experiences
- 4.0Layoffs were sad, but overall, a good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2023Pros: Good benefits. Reasonable work hours. Great team/people around you.Cons: - Layoffs really killed the vibe of the studio. - I imagine the 'great team / people around you' pro might change in the near future. - They overinvest in things that clearly will not work, which, in my opinion, caused the layoffs.
- 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.
- 5.0A medium-sized company with a lot of emphasis on players and engineeringSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 4, 2025Pros: - Not much politics, at least at the engineering level. - Treated employees well. - Good work-life balance. - Quite unique culture (in a good way) due to strong emphasis on players and live events. - Have chances to travel to live events worldwide if you work in relevant teams.Cons: - Business is stable but doesn't have strong growth. - Some of the technology might be old.
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