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Pretty ideal place to work

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Niantic for 4 years
January 24, 2022
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

CEO seems very legit about the values of the company. There have been many times we've made decisions that prove we are not completely about the bottom line.

Engineers have a lot of autonomy and trust, and are encouraged to go wherever the problem leads, which is great.

Mobility within the company is highly encouraged too. Engineers can go to a different team that interests them.

Lots of interesting problem-solving is happening.

Solid values that you can be proud of, unlike many other tech companies. Sleep well at night knowing that you aren't contributing to the slow downfall of civilization.

Cons

Team-to-team communication is weak. Every team is very autonomous, but often at the cost of not being fully aligned with other teams. Redundant work often happens as a result.

Nothing is done about engineers that aren't pulling their weight, which can be demoralizing for other engineers.

Advice to Management

Create more alignment between teams, even if it means giving up some team autonomy.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
4.0

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