Is New Relic a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at New Relic have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 107 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of New Relic employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at New Relic now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at New Relic .

Does New Relic pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at New Relic with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 107 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at New Relic.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at New Relic?

57% of Software Developer employees at New Relic would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 13% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated New Relic with a 3.5 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.1 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating 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 180 reviews)); "Good benefits and people to work with" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good work life balance there" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good pay for remote positions especially if you live outside the West Coast" ((in 64 reviews))

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

"Senior leadership only thinking about the short term." ((in 65 reviews)); "Bad management especially in engineering teams that trickle down to the directors below." ((in 57 reviews)); "C suite leadership has openly gone back on promises and there are annual layoffs" ((in 54 reviews)); "Middle management feels disempowered in many cases" ((in 9 reviews)); "There's no career development for PMs, and the job ladder associated with this title does not align with industry expectations." ((in 6 reviews))

New Relic Software Developer reviews

3.1

57% would recommend to a friend

(107 total reviews)

Ashan Willy

48% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated New Relic with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 107 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. New Relic is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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107 reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2025

Working at New Relic

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1.Work Culture 2.Opportunities for Growth 3.Innovation and Impact 4.Work-Life Balance

Cons

Limited Stock Options: While New Relic offers competitive compensation packages, the availability of stock options or equity participation may be limited compared to other companies in the industry.

New Relic Response

1y

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We truly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you are thriving in our culture. While we are no longer a public company, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance our total rewards package to bring more value to our employees.

4.0

Jun 17, 2025

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning scope is high in the company

Cons

Nothing much, u have to give your best

New Relic Response

1y

Fantastic to know you're enjoying your time with us! Thank you for the review.

1.0

May 28, 2025

It’s a sinking ship. Only join if you don’t have a better offer

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Okay Salary . Not the best and pay parity is huge . They don’t know how to hire properly.

Cons

One of the worst management I have ever come across . Took the company private and still chasing short term results instead of thinking long term .

New Relic Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take your comments on compensation and management seriously and are committed to fostering a better long-term environment for our team.

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