Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at New Relic, your primary responsibilities will include designing and developing scalable backend services using Java for our SaaS platform, optimizing system performance for high-volume traffic, architecting solutions for distributed systems, and collaborating with teams to integrate Kafka into our event-driven architecture.

To qualify for the Software Engineer role at New Relic, you need a minimum of 3 years of professional experience with a focus on Java backend development, significant experience in designing distributed systems, proficiency in Kafka and Kubernetes, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and CI/CD practices.

A Software Engineer at New Relic should be well-versed in Java, distributed systems, microservices architecture, and familiar with technologies such as Kafka and Kubernetes. Understanding event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging systems will also be beneficial in this role.

New Relic is committed to fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement. As a Software Engineer, you’ll have the chance to mentor junior team members, contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, and participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing our development practices and standards, all while being part of a supportive team environment.

The work culture at New Relic is inclusive and dynamic, where diverse perspectives are celebrated. We encourage our engineers to bring their authentic selves to work, collaborate across teams, and innovate within a flexible workforce model that supports both remote and hybrid work arrangements.

In discussing your experience with Java backend development, focus on specific projects where you designed, built, or optimized services. Mention your familiarity with frameworks and tools you've used and elaborate on how your contributions affected performance and reliability.

When tackling this question, share a project where you successfully designed a distributed system. Discuss your architectural choices, the challenges you faced, and how you ensured scalability and reliability in the system.

In your answer, outline your techniques for load testing, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing caching or other optimization methods. Highlight specific metrics you monitor to evaluate performance.

Discuss how you've used Kafka in your projects, mentioning specific use cases such as event sourcing or stream processing. Talk about the architecture you've designed around it and any challenges you've faced in its implementation.

Make sure to explain your familiarity with Kubernetes, including how you've deployed and scaled applications on it. Share your knowledge of Kubernetes features that have greatly impacted your workflow.

Mention specific methodologies you adhere to, such as test-driven development, code reviews, and continuous integration practices. Provide examples of how these practices have led to improvements in your previous projects.

Discuss your communication strategies and techniques you've used to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams. Provide instances where effective collaboration led to successful project outcomes.

Reflect on your mentoring approach and share a specific instance where you provided guidance to a junior engineer. Discuss the skills you helped them develop and the impact it had on the team dynamic.

Talk about your proactive approach to continuous learning. Mention resources you use to stay updated, such as online courses, community forums, or tech meetups, and how this has benefited your career.

Express your genuine interest in New Relic’s mission and how it aligns with your career goals. You can mention aspects of the company culture, innovative technologies, or the opportunity for professional growth that attract you to the position.