6open roles
Questions will use Behavioral and Live Coding signals from Niantic.
Difficulty
3.8/5 — Hard
Timeline
3 to 6 weeks
Formats
Recruiter Screen
Initial conversation to discuss background, interest in Niantic, and high-level role expectations.
Technical/Portfolio Review
Assessment of technical skills, which may include a take-home assignment, live coding, or a deep dive into your portfolio.
Familiarize yourself with Niantic's current product suite, including Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and the Lightship ARDK.
Be prepared to discuss how you handle ambiguity in a fast-paced development environment.
Show genuine enthusiasm for the intersection of technology and the physical world.
On-Site / Virtual Panel
A series of interviews covering technical depth, cross-functional collaboration, and cultural alignment.
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answer.
How would you optimize performance for a mobile AR application?
PracticeFocus on memory management, battery efficiency, and rendering optimization.