Staff Software Engineer, Game Fullstack

Pokémon GO is a global gaming sensation with over 1 billion downloads, named "Best Mobile Game" by the Game Developers Choice Awards and "Best App of the Year" by TechCrunch. The game encourages outdoor exploration, exercise, and social interactions, grossing over $6B in revenue since 2016. Niantic is seeking a Game Development Engineer with creative and technical expertise to work on various live-game challenges and features for Pokémon GO. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners, bridging technical and creative aspects of game development, and leveraging curiosity and passion for mobile games to develop best-in-class features.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with cross-functional partners to improve Pokémon Go
• Designing and implementing scalable systems for a large, diverse player base
• Developing long-term technical strategies to achieve business objectives
• Analyzing and improving performance in a legacy codebase
• Facilitating communication between engineering, art, and design teams
• Collaborating closely with team members and stakeholders
• Required in-office presence 2 days a week (Wednesday and Thursday)

Qualifications:

• Experience with game engines like Unity3D
• Proficiency in C# (C++/Java/Kotlin/Objective C/Swift is a plus)
• Experience shipping high-performance games, preferably on Mobile
• Experience with multiplayer networked games
• Ability to work in an iterative, creative environment
• Adaptability to handle dynamic situations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Additional desirable skills:

• Experience with geospatial gaming titles on Mobile
• Native/Graphics programming experience on Mobile
• Full-stack development experience with cloud networking backends
• Experience building AR or VR gameplay experiences
• Passion for Pokémon Go or community-oriented games

The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $211,200-$247,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Niantic values diversity and inclusion, operating as a hybrid-first company that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work.