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Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Shares of Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) shares in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 shares
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Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Total common stock reserved for issuance | 26,107
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, RSUs And PSUs |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Total common stock reserved for issuance | 23,922
2017 Performance Incentive Plan |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Total common stock reserved for issuance | 1,142
Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Total common stock reserved for issuance | 1,043

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