Went through 6 rounds of interviews over 2 months, and it still remained inconclusive. I expected a clear yes or no from HR, which I never received. Eventually, I decided to withdraw.

• HR screen
• Technical interview peer
• Technical interview hiring manager (this one included a demo which I had to do)
• Interview with sales engineering head
• Interview with sales head for the region
• Interview with some random professional services manager, who had no clue why he was being asked to interview me (that's what he exactly mentioned).

After three months, I still see the role on their website, and it's probably been open almost for a year. The budget they indicated was definitely on the better side of the industry average for a similar role.

I seriously doubt if the company was clear on the profile they were looking to hire and had any real intentions to hire.

In conclusion, the interview with Elastic was a complete waste of time and energy, and was emotionally exhausting. If you can't come to some conclusion either way after 6 rounds of interviews over 2 months, then there is something seriously wrong with the way you hire.

Don't waste your time and candidates' time as well.

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