Process
I had a 30-minute time slot reserved for an initial call with an internal recruiter. It took about a week to hear back after I applied. The recruiter did not have any openings for two weeks. The day before that meeting, I was told there was a conflict, so I waited another 1.5 weeks.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Elastic Senior JavaScript Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Elastic's interview process for their Senior JavaScript Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive14%
Neutral43%
Negative43%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Elastic's Senior JavaScript Engineer interview process in United States.
Elastic Work Experiences
3.0
Chaotic & no proper vision
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
America, United States
October 7, 2025
Pros: - True remote culture
- Some good managers and people with passion
- Good compensation & benefits
Cons: - Too many management layers without proper decision-makers.
- Managers and engineers are afraid to make decisions. This is a result of the last layoff, which was clearly top-level mismanagement.
- Personal opinions are valued over common goals. This creates chaos and makes products lack vision.
5.0
Lovely place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 26, 2023
Pros: Globally distributed, high standard of engineering.
Cons: Unsure about future business prospects
5.0
Great Company to Work For
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 21, 2022
Pros: Great company to work for. The culture is great and they really support work-life balance. Benefits are also top-notch, with plenty of vacation and paid-for healthcare premiums.
Cons: I can't think of any.
- 3.0Chaotic & no proper visionSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeAmerica, United StatesOctober 7, 2025Pros: - True remote culture - Some good managers and people with passion - Good compensation & benefitsCons: - Too many management layers without proper decision-makers. - Managers and engineers are afraid to make decisions. This is a result of the last layoff, which was clearly top-level mismanagement. - Personal opinions are valued over common goals. This creates chaos and makes products lack vision.
- 5.0Lovely place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 26, 2023Pros: Globally distributed, high standard of engineering.Cons: Unsure about future business prospects
- 5.0Great Company to Work ForSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 21, 2022Pros: Great company to work for. The culture is great and they really support work-life balance. Benefits are also top-notch, with plenty of vacation and paid-for healthcare premiums.Cons: I can't think of any.
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