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Niantic’s mission is to use emerging technology to enrich our experiences as human beings in the physical world. We build products that inspire movement, exploration, and face-to-face social interaction.
Niantic is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to craft web-based applications that connect millions of people around real-world activities. We seek engineers with strong technical background, great execution, and self-starter mentality. The ideal candidate loves to jump into the unknown, clarify ambiguities, quickly learn from failures, and break down vague ideas into concrete tasks.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement web features in Javascript.
- Build well-designed, reusable UI components that can be shared across Niantic’s web applications.
- Collaborate between web, design, and product teams to ensure the goals of the product are aligned with the delivered feature or service.
- Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems.
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience, 5+ years for senior level candidates.
- Proficiency in JavaScript concepts like asynchronous programming, closure types.
- Familiar with server-side technologies, such as Java, Golang or Python.
Plus If…
- Experience building sophisticated single page web applications, particularly mobile-friendly ones.
- Experience building websites that are cross-device and browser compatible.
- Experience building web applications involving manipulation of geospatial, customer management, or analytics data.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and Relay.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading projects.