Stock Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 10.7	$ 7.6
ESPP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Minimum contributions per employee (as a percent)	3.00%
Maximum contributions per employee (as a percent)	15.00%
Holding period of ESPP employer contribution	1 year
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 1.0	$ 1.0

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