Management is driving out talented people
Management is driving out talented people
Some of the best and brightest people work here.
Very high caliber engineers and programmers.
Good benefits and the work is cutting-edge.
A lot of out-of-the-box thinking and solutions.
You will learn a lot working here.
There has been a significant amount of changes in management, even before the company went private, and this trend is expected to continue, which is normal for any organization.
However, New Relic is still grappling with appropriate priority setting and attempts too many initiatives simultaneously, which makes it incredibly challenging to complete anything.
Additionally, if anyone is even slightly critical or speaks up, it puts a target on them, and they are considered a threat.
The VPs and directors micromanage their employees and are not adept at managing people, which is leading to the departure of good talent.
Expect layoffs every year and sometimes twice a year.
Get better at people management, and there's a real problem here. Morale is at its lowest point ever and seems to keep getting worse. Treat people with a modicum of respect so you won't see talented folks leaving in multiples.
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New Relic Interview Experiences
Engineering Manager
A fairly standard multi-round talking interview process. No deeply technical interviews for this management role, but lots of discussion about how to approach common management problems. I spent time with engineers, product folks, peer managers, and
Engineering Manager
Recruiter reached out for a 30-minute screen, which included some basic questions about experience, working style, and management approach. Friendly, prompt, and approachable. Next step was a brief Meet & Greet with the hiring manager, which was pre
Engineering Manager
The interview process had three steps: 1. Phone screen 2. On-site interview with the manager 3. A 4-5 hour interview with the team and various stakeholders Expectations were clearly communicated, and feedback was provided on time. The team is very
Engineering Manager
United StatesNovember 1, 2022A fairly standard multi-round talking interview process. No deeply technical interviews for this management role, but lots of discussion about how to approach common management problems. I spent time with engineers, product folks, peer managers, and
Engineering Manager
Portland, Oregon, United StatesNovember 1, 2017Recruiter reached out for a 30-minute screen, which included some basic questions about experience, working style, and management approach. Friendly, prompt, and approachable. Next step was a brief Meet & Greet with the hiring manager, which was pre
Engineering Manager
Portland, Oregon, United StatesJune 1, 2017The interview process had three steps: 1. Phone screen 2. On-site interview with the manager 3. A 4-5 hour interview with the team and various stakeholders Expectations were clearly communicated, and feedback was provided on time. The team is very
