Process
I was contacted by HR.
The interview went really smoothly. As far as I can tell, the interviewer told me that I should have done the technical one. At least, that's what I understood.
Long story short, two days after, I received the automatic response: "Thank you, but no thank you, because we had other candidates that fit the role better." So, I wrote to HR to say thanks for the opportunity, but also asking for feedback about what was wrong with me, since the interview with HR went quite okay. I never got an answer.
I voted for a negative experience because you get that type of answer before starting the interview process. After it, a real human answer from HR with real feedback, not the automatic one, would be appreciated.
Questions
About my previous experience, usual HR questions really.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Elastic Java Developer role in Italy.
Success Rate
Elastic's interview process for their Java Developer roles in Italy is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Elastic's Java Developer interview process in Italy.
Elastic Work Experiences
- 2.0Subtle gender discrimination, team exclusion, and politicsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRome, ItalyJanuary 22, 2025Pros: - Generous annual leave - Competitive salary - Fully remote, with flexibility within your own scheduleCons: - Individuals working together instead of forming true teams. - Poor middle management. - Politics. - Subtle gender discrimination.
- 3.0It was great while it lastedSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 30, 2023Pros: I loved working for Elastic. I was working with intelligent, friendly, and caring people. The benefits were great. The culture seemed amazing.Cons: In November 2022, after 2.5 years of working for Elastic, I received an email in the middle of my workday, telling me that there'd been a layoff, and this was my last day. It felt like the world crumbled around me. Nobody could tell me why this happened. The company just presented their financial results about a week ago, and they were doing well. I also never learned why I was one of the "chosen". After all the talk about being different and caring deeply for their employees, the company turned around and showed their real face. It wasn't pretty.
- 3.0Good flexibility but unclear company visionPrincipal Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandNovember 2, 2026Pros: Making your own calendar is good.Cons: Hiring mistakes are leading to a lack of company vision.
