A brilliant veneer and wobbly knees - Anonymous employee New Relic Employee Review

4.0
Oct 17, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The sheer level of talent among a very eclectic group of individuals with a unified vision is intoxicating. The day-to-day life, the pay, the benefits; all of the things that are generally sought after, have all their boxes ticked. At the very least, competitive wages and benefits for similar work. From the Portland location, the office is very welcoming and a bit of nerd-vana. Office/meeting spaces are all open and glass with etched designs from nerd pop culture. Having the ability to present yourself as your true self, is unique in a corporate setting. Casual life and serious work seems fitting. Everyone expects a high level of performance from all involved while maintaining a level of casual yet professional communication while also maintaining authenticity. People are encouraged to learn and grow and are promoted within frequently and rapidly, but perhaps not as often as some may prefer. This place is just damned cool. To say almost nothing of the products - they are awesome. The tech is cool and the teams working behind the scenes care tremendously for the experiences their users have. Despite frequent changes of tide (as it happens when companies go public) this is absolutely the best support environment I've experienced.

Cons

The largest cons seem to be related to sales and growing pains of going from a startup to a publicly traded company. There is more "corporatization" since becoming public. Sales teams/reps seem to have a tough time which bleeds into the rest of the organization. The ability to communicate between departments has become tougher in Portland since splitting support from the rest of the office and putting a larger emphasis on being a big corporate enterprise.

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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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