I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Niantic (San Francisco, CA) in Nov 2021
Interview
Online Coding Test (Pretty standard for COVID times), then two interviews that are a mix of tech and behavioral. Recruiters were very responsive and informed us what to expect in the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
NDA. Typical questions you would see for other software positions.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Niantic (Los Angeles, CA) in Dec 2021
Interview
Submit application online -> Online assignment: CodeSignal (70 min, 4 questions) -> Receive VO invitation from HR -> 1st Round: one 45-min interview -> Receive VO invitation from HR -> 2nd Round: two 45-min interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
OA: 4 questions on the CodeSignal platform within 70min. VOs: Self-introduction, normal programming questions, followed with behavior questions like why Niantic, most challenging project.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Niantic (Los Angeles, CA) in Jan 2020
Interview
15 min phone screen with HR, 1 hr pre-screen interview (LC medium, make a trie) and 2 onsite rounds (LC medium + LC hard, LC easy + system design). All interviews were really nice and accommodating of my issues (bad wifi; was sick for one)
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
LC medium, make a prefix trie (not asked directly to make a trie, had to realize you needed one)
