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      No stack ranking, but quarterly layoffs - Senior Software Engineer New Relic Employee Review

      1.0
      Nov 13, 2024
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The product is very interesting. Management introduced some sort of stack ranking to be enforced by middle management, but I haven't seen anyone being fired because of performance. Pay was good. Good reviews from new people.

      Cons

      Bad reviews from tenured people. Management shoves work down our throats and complain that there is no innovation from the bottom up. Most people with institutional knowledge had been laid off. Lay offs in the USA, but still hiring hard elsewhere. Career opportunities are taking place of someone that has been laid off, so you can be the next one to be laid off. "Pay cut" after PE acquisition.

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      5.0
      Feb 25, 2026
      Executive assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      New Relic truly walks the walk. I love that the company leans into a Challenger Mindset; it creates a dynamic where we are always improving and staying ahead of the curve. Even as a new hire, my perspective feels valued. Beyond the tech, the culture is unprecedented. Everyone is incredibly helpful and stays Accountable to one another. It’s rare to find a place that is this friendly while still maintaining a high bar for getting work done.

      Cons

      Still in the honeymoon phase, but navigating the vast amount of internal documentation can be a bit of a whirlwind during the first month; definitely feel like "drinking from a fire hose." While the team is supportive, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming for a newcomer.

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      New Relic Response
      3mo
      Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled that you’re experiencing our 'Challenger Mindset' firsthand and feeling valued as a new Relic. We also appreciate your feedback on the onboarding 'fire hose' and are committed to streamlining our documentation to help our new hires dive in even faster."
      3.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      anonymous employee- former employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Overall remote culture with hubs in SF, Portland and an office in the Atlanta area.

      Cons

      Low bar, high turnover in leadership. Currently PE backed

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      New Relic Response
      2d
      Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are glad you value our remote culture and the flexibility of our office hubs. We recognize that periods of organizational change can be challenging, and we remain committed to building a supportive environment and strong leadership alignment for our teams as we move forward together.
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