Job Details

Overview

We are a global team of innovators dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that helps companies thrive in an AI‑first world by delivering deep insight into complex systems. We are growing our team and inviting passionate people to explore a career with us.

Your opportunity The Data, Identity, and API engineering group at New Relic builds the foundation for all products: data ingest, storage, and query. As an engineer working on the New Relic Database (NRDB), you will contribute directly to our industry‑leading proprietary telemetry database technology that underpins our business.

We own our software end to end and are responsible for its quality, reliability, and resilience. Team members share pager rotation and may be on‑call to respond to system failures. We prioritize work that keeps the lights on and also powers new products and data streams.

If you are excited by building systems that process millions of messages per second and handle exabytes of data, this role could be a great fit.

What you'll do

• Drive design, development, and enhancement of core features and functionalities of our observability platform, using cutting‑edge technologies to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring a team of software engineers to achieve technical excellence and deliver high‑quality code.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient systems that meet customer needs.
• Research and experiment with innovative solutions to stay ahead of industry trends and improve our platform.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, promoting best practices and a collaborative environment.
• Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks to maintain stability and availability.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation within the engineering team.

This role requires

• 3+ years of programming experience with an object‑oriented language (Java preferred).
• Proven experience with REST APIs (GraphQL a plus).
• Experience deploying and managing distributed systems.
• Effective asynchronous collaboration supporting distributed, cross‑continent teams.
• Passion for build and test automation and its impact on efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborative work style with shared code ownership.
• Ability to deliver production code in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Comfort with the command line and resolving issues directly.

Bonus points if you have

• Experience developing and operating a 24x7 SaaS business.
• Experience or interest in database implementation.
• Experience working in distributed teams; ability to work well asynchronously across North America and Europe.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation and benefits

Pay range: $122,000 – $153,000 USD. This role is eligible for a corporate bonus plan. Pay varies by location and is influenced by skills, qualifications, and experience. New Relic provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental and vision, parental leave, 401(k) with match, flexible time off, holidays, volunteer time off, and other competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and seek candidates who connect with our mission and values.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruiting process, please contact ...@newrelic.com. We comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.