Join New Relic as a Software Engineer II to build and scale the observability platform that empowers engineers worldwide.

As a Software Engineer II at New Relic, you will design and build scalable distributed systems that power our observability platform. You will work with modern cloud technologies to create reliable, high-performance software used by thousands of customers worldwide. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end, from design through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Python, or Go
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Contribute to architecture discussions and system design reviews
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine requirements
• Continuously improve our engineering practices, tooling, and processes

Technologies We Use

• Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
• Cassandra, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis
• AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, gRPC

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one object-oriented or functional programming language (Java, Python, Go, or similar)
• Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment
• Preferred: Experience with observability tools (APM, logging, metrics)
• Preferred: Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Equity grants and 401(k) matching
• Remote work allowance and home office setup support
• Professional development budget and learning resources
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Annual company retreats and team social events