New Relic reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,470 total reviews)
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Ashan Willy

65% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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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1K reviews
3.0
Jul 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

tech intensive work ownership/freedom to explore and bring fresh ideas/tech stack

Cons

Company going on a weird path compensation wise.

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New Relic Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying the tech-intensive work and the freedom to innovate, and we appreciate your comments on compensation, which we are taking into consideration as we work to ensure our employees share in the company's success.
2.0
Jul 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

🍽️ Food & Perks (Declining Quality) Office provides free snacks and meals, though quality has noticeably declined over time Still better than most companies but expectations should be managed ⏰ Flexible Work Environment Genuine flexible office hours - you can come and leave at any time Strong work-life balance with real flexibility Remote work options available on request 👥 Minimal Micromanagement Management generally trusts employees to get work done Low-pressure environment without constant oversight Supportive colleagues who are willing to help 🏢 Additional Benefits Decent package overall Good onboarding process Diverse and inclusive workplace culture Transparent communication during all-hands meetings

Cons

📈 Lack of Growth Ambition Company culture prioritizes "chilling" over excellence Frequently see 5-6 people playing foosball during work hours, indicating low urgency Most employees seem content with mediocrity rather than pushing boundaries Limited career development opportunities, especially for certain roles 💰 Poor Compensation Growth Annual salary increases only 7-10%, barely keeping up with Indian inflation Base salaries below market rate compared to competitors No ESOPs for Indian employees Total compensation lags behind industry standards 👔 Leadership Issues Upper management appears to lack long-term strategic vision Frequent changes in priorities and direction without clear communication Leadership often seems disengaged from day-to-day operations Middle management feels disempowered in many cases 🚀 Stagnant Innovation Environment Limited opportunities for professional growth and advancement Company seems to be coasting rather than innovating aggressively Competitive marketplace challenges not being addressed effectively Focus on maintaining status quo rather than breakthrough achievements 📊 Organizational Challenges Recent layoffs creating uncertainty Low employee morale in some departments Cross-team planning and coordination can be messy Talent retention issues as ambitious employees leave for better opportunities

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New Relic Response
1y
Thank you for highlighting our positive work-life balance! We are equally committed to reinforcing our culture of ambition and innovation, and will take your feedback into consideration.
1.0
Jul 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Food Office culture No Micromanagement

Cons

If you are going to join after October, you will not be eligible for current March Hike cycle. You have to wait for next march for the salary Increment and it will reflect on payroll from July salary. That means if you joined in Nov, you have to wait 20-21 months for next salary increment. - Also Salary hike is very less (same like TCS) : 7 -10%

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New Relic Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We are continuously evaluating our compensation policies to ensure they are fair and competitive, and we appreciate the feedback.
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