Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
No coding interview, only questions regarding interest and prior experience. The interview was low stress and felt like a conversation. I really liked the description of the team and culture at the company.
Questions
What is the hardest problem you have had to face so far and how did you solve it?
What are you most passionate about in software engineering?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the New Relic Software Engineer (Internship) role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
New Relic's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for New Relic's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in San Francisco, California.
New Relic Work Experiences
- 5.0Smooth and professional hiring experienceAssociate Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 10, 2025Pros: Clear communication throughout the process; • Well structured interview rounds • Prompt updates and feedback • Smooth coordination and guidance that was providedCons: There are no significant cons as such.
- 2.0Not what it used to beSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandJune 24, 2025Pros: Pay is competitive. It is fully remote. WLB is OK.Cons: The company is on a downward spiral ever since it was sold to Private Equity, featuring shifting priorities, no vision, chaotic management, and etc. RSUs are going away, and the LTIs that replace them are basically a scam. And on top of all that, there are layoffs twice a year.
- 1.0Good perks overshadowed by toxic environmentSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) 3 • Former EmployeeHyderābādAugust 24, 2026Pros: Food, snacks, health insurance, and WLB.Cons: Toxicity, PIPs, and no control in India
