Massive Opportunity For The Driven - Anonymous employee Niantic Employee Review

5.0
5 Apr 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Huge opportunity to work on great products and lead the AR space -Mission driven culture - we play our games! -Challenges are all around for motivated people -Tons of opportunities to travel! Live events are in our DNA -Flat org structure with plenty of potential for internal exposure

Cons

-Work/life balance can be tough, but working on amazing projects makes it painless

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8y
Thanks for this and good points!

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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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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