Is New Relic a good company to work for?

New Relic has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,578 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at New Relic to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about New Relic have been left by employees working as Solutions Consultant , Technical Support Engineer and Lead Software Engineer .

Does New Relic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, New Relic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at New Relic. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at New Relic?

62% of New Relic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated New Relic 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at New Relic?

Software Engineer (107) , Senior Software Engineer (100) , Account Executive (70) , Technical Support Engineer (43) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Sales (27) , Solutions Consultant (25) , Engineering Manager (18) , Lead Software Engineer (18) , Senior Solutions Consultant (18) , Sales Representative (15) , Technical Account Manager (14) , Manager (13) , Senior Account Executive (13) , Senior Technical Support Engineer (13)

What are the pros of working at New Relic according to real employee reviews?

"The people at New Relic are great to work with and very helpful!" ((in 189 reviews)); "Culture is great and inclusive" ((in 182 reviews)); "Good benefits and health insurance" ((in 96 reviews)); "Good work life balance there" ((in 71 reviews)); "Good pay for remote positions especially if you live outside the West Coast" ((in 57 reviews))

What are the cons of working at New Relic according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership only thinking about the short term." ((in 61 reviews)); "Bad management especially in engineering teams that trickle down to the directors below." ((in 60 reviews)); "C suite leadership has openly gone back on promises and there are annual layoffs" ((in 56 reviews)); "Middle management feels disempowered in many cases" ((in 10 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about New Relic layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about New Relic layoffs and their outlook for job security at New Relic in 2026.

What are the top reviewed New Relic locations?

San Francisco , Portland , Atlanta , New York , Seattle , Boston , Los Angeles , Chicago , Raleigh , Austin , Dallas , Philadelphia , Washington , South San Francisco , Miami , Minneapolis , San Jose , Dallas-Fort Worth , Jersey City , Boise , Salt Lake City , Illinois City , Phoenix , Scottsdale , Portland , Fayetteville , Cary , Fuquay Varina , Houston , Irvine

New Relic reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,470 total reviews)

Ashan Willy

65% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

New Relic has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,470 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The New Relic employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Aug 14, 2025

Learn & Grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ Onboarding experience and importance to learning early in the job. + Talented People to work with. + Food & Snacks + Vision, strong CEO, CTO

Cons

Too new GCC and everyone is working towards the best.

New Relic Response

10mo

Thank you for the wonderful feedback; we're thrilled to hear that you had a positive onboarding experience and are enjoying working with the team!

5.0

Aug 13, 2025

Perfect Place for Career Growth and Mentorship

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work-life balance at this company is a significant pro and a major improvement from my previous roles. The flexible environment is also a huge benefit. I appreciate the clear opportunities for growth and the encouragement to explore and master new skills. The company's focus on staying updated with industry trends means the work is consistently innovative and relevant.

Cons

My experience has been entirely positive so far

New Relic Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for being such a valued part of New Relic! It's wonderful to hear our efforts in building a strong culture resonate with you over time. We're so grateful for our inspiring Relics like you!

5.0

Aug 13, 2025

Strong leadership and a Supportive team

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A major positive of working here is the excellent work-life balance. It is a significant improvement from my previous two organizations, as the company actively respects personal time and offers a flexible environment. There are also clear opportunities for professional growth and skill development. The company encourages a culture of continuous learning, allowing employees to explore new skills and master them. Finally, the organization stays updated with the latest industry trends, ensuring that we are always working on innovative and relevant projects

Cons

I didn't find any cons till now All good

New Relic Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled you're enjoying the supportive team, culture, and opportunities for professional growth!

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