Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Ontario
June 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, a quick interview/introduction with an HR representative that went over the position and the process. Then, an interview with the hiring manager. I didn't go further as they were in deep talks with another candidate.
Questions
What were the challenges and the XYZ project?
How would you rank yourself in XYZ technology, and why?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Elastic Senior Software Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Elastic's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Elastic's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
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
Great
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 21, 2025
Pros: Great work life balance + No micromanagment
Cons: Can ge boring because of repetitive work
4.0
Great place
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam
June 4, 2025
Pros: Remote work
Benefits
Salary
Company culture
Cons: Dealing with timezones
Could do with more tech creativity
- 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.
- 5.0GreatSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 21, 2025Pros: Great work life balance + No micromanagmentCons: Can ge boring because of repetitive work
- 4.0Great placeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdamJune 4, 2025Pros: Remote work Benefits Salary Company cultureCons: Dealing with timezones Could do with more tech creativity
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