Great place to do work - Anonymous employee New Relic Employee Review

5.0
Nov 18, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

BEAUTIFUL office space, excellent work-life balance (in my experience, nearly everyone is gone by 5:30 at the latest), opportunity to advance, fast growth (many new faces). This isn't the kind of company with free lunch and dinner everyday and ping pong tables in the office. It's a place you go to do work that you hopefully enjoy (although we do have company lunch once a month and a themed company-wide happy hour each month as well). There are channels to bring your own personality into the company as well (art night? rock climbing? let's set it up!). Women are well represented on all levels (rare for a tech company). And last but not least, Lew Cirne and Chris Cook are some of the friendliest, hard working, and dedicated people I've ever come across.

Cons

New Relic is going through some growing pains right now-- no longer a "fun" young startup, but moving towards a more mature company (more policies, middle management, etc.). Lots of meetings for management, sometimes difficult to get time with. Remote employees may feel disconnected from the main offices.

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5.0
Feb 25, 2026
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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
4mo
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."
5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Man, this was a great company back in the day. Almost everyone is gone now.

Cons

Horrific middle management. This was all a long time ago though. The people I worked with are all gone.

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New Relic Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear you have fond memories of your time with us and the colleagues you worked alongside. We also acknowledge your comments regarding management, and we appreciate your perspective as we continue working to support our teams and shape our culture. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!
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