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Used to be a good place to work

Principal Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Elastic for 9 years
October 13, 2026
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Smart colleagues and good pay and benefits.

Cons

Unclear goals and vision, unrealistic deadlines, and AI that has just increased the workload rather than work-life balance. The company is more than happy to make people redundant, then acquire a different company and start hiring again.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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