Does Niantic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Niantic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Niantic. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Niantic?

69% of Niantic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Niantic 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Niantic?

Software Engineer (35) , Senior Software Engineer (11) , Product Manager (8) , Software Engineer(Internship) (6) , Staff Software Engineer (6) , Engineering Manager (3) , Marketing (3) , Producer (3) , 3D Artist (2) , Client Engineer (2) , Designer (2) , Engineering Director (2) , Field Operations Specialist (2) , Game Designer (2) , Marketing Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Niantic according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and teams" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great benefits and company mission" ((in 27 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work life balance for software engineers" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers to collaborate with" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Niantic according to real employee reviews?

"Weak leadership with topdown decision" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad management, and TA’s doing buggy game code." ((in 12 reviews)); "While managers are always available for advice, they largely try to enable you to set your own direction and work priorities." ((in 7 reviews)); "the upper management is terrible." ((in 7 reviews)); "functional communication." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Niantic layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Niantic layoffs and their outlook for job security at Niantic in 2026.

What Niantic locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Bellevue , San Francisco , Seattle

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(228 total reviews)

John Hanke

67% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Niantic has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 228 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Niantic employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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228 reviews

3.0

May 30, 2026

Interesting tech and good benefits, but uncertain future

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tech is interesting Benefits are good

Cons

Future is rather uncertain Collaboration with US office can be tricky

1.0

May 25, 2026

Good pay and bonuses, but poor upper management

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, good bonus, good teammates

Cons

terrible upper management, the svp says qa, tpm, sre is luxary. just dont ever work there

3.0

May 12, 2026

Great mission-driven company with interesting products, but needs stronger leadership alignment

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Niantic has a unique mission and works on products that blend technology, gaming, community, and real-world exploration. The people are generally smart, passionate, and collaborative, and there are opportunities to work on creative projects with global impact. The company also offers a good learning environment for those interested in gaming, AR, live operations, and location-based products.

Cons

Priorities can shift frequently, which sometimes makes it difficult for teams to stay focused or understand how their work connects to the broader company strategy. Communication from leadership could be clearer, especially during periods of change. Some processes feel reactive rather than proactive, and cross-functional alignment can vary depending on the team.

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