Hazelcast reviews

2.5

40% would recommend to a friend

(63 total reviews)
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Eric Bochner

38% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Hazelcast has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 63 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hazelcast employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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63 reviews
1.0
Nov 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid product that performs well

Cons

No new features for over 4 years, Engineering efforts wasted on discarded projects for SaaS release and AI initiatives. The new CEO, the former lawyer for the company, is arrogant and nasty to anyone who doesn’t play yes-man to him.

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Hazelcast Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you still find Hazelcast to be a solid and high-performing product; maintaining that core technical excellence remains a top priority for us. We acknowledge your frustrations regarding the pace of new feature releases and the direction of our engineering efforts. While we were pleased with our significant product release in October 25, we are working to ensure our future roadmap is both clear and impactful. We take your comments regarding leadership and our internal culture very seriously. We strive to develop a culture of collaboration and open dialogue, where differing perspectives are valued rather than discouraged. Your feedback is a vital part of that process as we work to improve our decision-making and transparency at the executive level. If you would like to share more specific thoughts on how we can better support our technical teams, our People Team would welcome the conversation. We appreciate your contributions to the product and wish you the best in your career.
3.0
Oct 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It was ok, but i didnt really like it

Cons

No product market fit, reps recycle the same leads and opportunities, Dont know where they are going in terms of company direction. Reps leave a lot. No real path for promotion because the company isn't expanding.

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Hazelcast Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest reflection on your experience with us. We are currently working to refine our go-to-market strategy and clarify our long-term roadmap to ensure our reps feel equipped and confident in our market position. Regarding career progression, we recognise that a path for promotion is vital for employee engagement. As we focus on growing the company in a profitable manner, we are committed to creating more opportunities for our team members to advance and grow with us. If you would like to discuss your thoughts further, please feel free to reach out to the People Team. We wish you the best in your next role.
2.0
Aug 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hazelcast has a strong open source following which is a good and bad problem in that the software is used everywhere yet we have not determined a way to make money from it in a “sticky” way.

Cons

Notably we have lot a number of key accounts and continue to do so. The innovation speed has fallen through the ground with a single unexciting product release targeted for 2025. The company is rudderless and increasingly soulless. Very few inspiring people on the team with the weakest CEO I have observed in my career. The company has lost its way and feels irrecoverably damaged through inter department and leadership skirmishes. The world of technology is exciting everywhere but in Hazelcast in 2025.

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Hazelcast Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your honest assessment of our market position and your recognition of the strength of our open-source following. We agree that our community presence is a core asset, and finding the right balance between open-source value and long-term sustainability is a challenge we are actively working through. We take your concerns regarding our pace of innovation and our 2025 product roadmap very seriously. We acknowledge that internal friction and leadership changes can impact momentum, and we are focused on resolving these 'skirmishes' to ensure all departments are aligned and inspired. Our goal is to regain the sense of excitement and technical leadership that Hazelcast is known for. We hear your feedback regarding our current executive leadership and the need for experienced guidance. We are committed to fostering a more cohesive environment where talent can thrive and where our vision and strategy is clear to everyone on the team. Your insights provide a valuable perspective as we work to reignite our culture and our product focus. If you'd like to share more specific thoughts on how we can better support our teams or improve our GTM strategy, our People Team is available for a conversation. We appreciate your time at Hazelcast and wish you the best in your career.
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