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We are part of a group that is distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia.\n\nPlease note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\n#LI-GK1 #LI-Remote\nThe pay range below represents a reasonable estimate of the salary for the listed position. This role is eligible for a corporate bonus plan. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related factors such as an applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.\nNew Relic provides a variety of benefits for this role, including healthcare, dental, vision, parental leave and planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, flex time-off, 11 paid holidays, volunteer time-off, and other competitive benefits designed to improve the lives of our employees.\nEstimated Base Pay Range\n$126,000—$158,000 USD\nFostering a diverse, welcoming and inclusive environment is important to us. We work hard to make everyone feel comfortable bringing their best, most authentic selves to work every day. We celebrate our talented Relics’ different backgrounds and abilities, and recognize the different paths they took to reach us - including nontraditional ones. Their experiences and perspectives inspire us to make our products and company the best they can be. We’re looking for people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. \nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruiting process, please reach out to .\nWe believe in empowering all Relics to achieve professional and business success through a flexible workforce model. 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