Algorithm Developer Interview Experience - Hangzhou, Zhejiang
January 1, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The tech interviewer had little knowledge about good algorithms. The HR representative was full of ego and did not care about people at all. It really was not a pleasant experience; no wonder the company is going downhill.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Alibaba Algorithm Developer role in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Algorithm Developer roles in Hangzhou, Zhejiang is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Alibaba's Algorithm Developer interview process in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Alibaba Work Experiences
4.0
Work-life balance
Algorithm Developer • Former Employee
February 4, 2024
Pros: Not very 996. Usually end work by 8:30 on workdays, and have a full double day off by the weekend.
Cons: The salary is not very high. After years of depression, the company began to lay off people.
4.0
Good Company, Project Challenges
Algorithm Developer • Current Employee
July 18, 2022
Pros: Good company and interesting projects.
Cons: Some communication problems with Chinese.
4.0
Internship experience in Alibaba
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
October 25, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance (depends on group); high return rates.
Cons: The experience highly depends on the director.
- 4.0Work-life balanceAlgorithm Developer • Former EmployeeFebruary 4, 2024Pros: Not very 996. Usually end work by 8:30 on workdays, and have a full double day off by the weekend.Cons: The salary is not very high. After years of depression, the company began to lay off people.
- 4.0Good Company, Project ChallengesAlgorithm Developer • Current EmployeeJuly 18, 2022Pros: Good company and interesting projects.Cons: Some communication problems with Chinese.
- 4.0Internship experience in AlibabaSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaOctober 25, 2025Pros: Work-life balance (depends on group); high return rates.Cons: The experience highly depends on the director.
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