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Producer, Pokémon GO

Are you ready to drive a game that brings a positive impact to the world through the power of mobile and location technologies? As a Producer for Pokémon GO, you will lead development projects and work across the company on one of the most influential games the world has ever seen. We’re looking for a bold and innovative Producer to work on current and upcoming features that power Pokémon GO. You will help keep players engaged all year round, drive cross-functional teams to delight our users, and make the world better by helping users go out and explore the world!

Responsibilities

• Breaking down multifaceted issues into workable components to guide the production of new features from initial concept to launch.
• Partnering with cross-functional leads, such as engineers, designers, and artists to bring new features to market.
• Communicating extensively with stakeholders and external partners about project status, risk mitigation, and go-to-market plans.
• Collaborating with the quality assurance team to ensure a world-class experience for our players.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
• Required in-office 2 days on Wednesday and Thursday.

Qualifications

• You have a BA/BS in computer science, engineering, business administration or equivalent experience.
• You have shipped one or more mobile projects through a complete development cycle.
• You have broad experience and a deep understanding of various development methodologies, and a proven track record of maximizing your team's efficiency.
• You thrive in the dynamic and fast-paced environment that’s required to support a massive global live game
• You are able to demonstrate outstanding organization, communication, and leadership skills while working on cross-functional teams (design, engineering, production, etc.).
• You have significantly contributed to the growth of a live product or service.
• You have an interest or excitement about AR and mobile games.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.

Plus If...

• Prior experience at a gaming studio, ideally on a mobile platform.
• You have hosted in-game or in-person live gaming events.
• Strong passion about AR and mobile games.
• You love Pokémon GO.

The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $140,000 - $171,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process. An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page.

Join the Niantic team!

Niantic is the world’s leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction.

Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015. Some of our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe. Our basketball universe has come to life, as we recently launched one of the most innovative sports games ever, in partnership with the NBA. NBA ALL-World is now live and playable globally! Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer.

We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.

Niantic is a hybrid first company. We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work.

We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Los Angeles, Kansas, New York, Miami, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. #LI-HYBRID