Awesome company and work culture - Lead Software Engineer New Relic Employee Review

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.

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.

I did not find any pros during my tenure at this organisation

There’s a severe lack of clarity at almost every level — from leadership vision to day-to-day task expectations. Priorities keep shifting without proper communication, and you’re often left guessing what actually matters. What makes it worse is the work culture. It feels increasingly toxic, with blame games being more common than accountability. Instead of fostering collaboration, there’s a noticeable tendency to single people out when things go wrong. Feedback, when given, is often vague or overly critical rather than constructive. There’s also a disconnect between teams, which leads to unnecessary friction and delays. Rather than empowering employees, the environment feels draining and, at times, demotivating. Overall, it’s a place where confusion and negativity seem to outweigh growth and support.