Process
I did not like it.
They are looking for more of the same as their own team. They want people with good resumes, but it was hard to gauge what the actual expectations of the position are and whether it would be a good fit.
The process was more of an experiment for me.
The recruiter didn't show up punctually but was nice enough for the general first call. Experience was covered, but not very substantively. I proceeded to the next step for more technical questions with an engineer, and that was fine also. Then she said there was to be a coding challenge and problem-solving. But I withdrew.
Questions
JavaScript questions, like, what is your favorite JavaScript library?
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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
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
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Elastic's Senior JavaScript Engineer interview process in United States.
Elastic Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Great benefits but concerning management practicesSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 16, 2026Pros: The benefits package includes fair compensation, RSUs, and company-paid health insurance. You will work with really nice, smart people. They prefer someone who communicates well over someone who is smart.Cons: Management has shifted to "let's get the stock price up by any means". There were layoffs without any warning or communication, firing people via email.
- 5.0Responsible Expansion, Doing Distributed WellSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 2, 2018Pros: Appropriate transparency and open communication channels all the way to the top. R&D is fully distributed, and we put in the effort, empathy, & structure to make that work well. Flexible hours, mostly asynchronous communication. A+ benefits. Developer community involvement.Cons: Fully distributed can be hard. It requires resolve, patience, and intentional empathy.
