3 female engineers share how they advanced their careers at Elastic

Three female engineers at Elastic shared insights on advancing their careers during a LinkedIn Live panel, emphasizing the importance of expressing career goals, being curious, connecting with others, and setting goals. Jen Huang, who progressed to a leadership role, highlighted the need to communicate aspirations to managers and seek feedback for improvement. Najwa Harif transitioned to product management by expressing career ambitions and engaging in relevant tasks, while Yuliia Naumenko moved to a leadership position by being open to change and continuously developing skills. All three emphasized the value of networking, mentorship, and setting both large and small goals, with Elastic supporting career growth through internal mobility and exploration opportunities.