Process
The interview process consisted of three 30-minute technical interviews and one 15-minute HR interview.
Interviewers asked about projects I have done, including ideas, algorithms, and some implementation details. Some data mining techniques and algorithms were also discussed.
Questions
The implementation details of SVD.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Alibaba Algorithm Engineer role in China.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Algorithm Engineer roles in China is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Algorithm Engineer interview process in China.
Alibaba Work Experiences
3.0
Acceptable if you get used to meeting at night
Algorithm Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
July 30, 2025
Pros: Somehow flexible work in the daytime.
Cons: Meetings at night are part of daily life.
5.0
Smart Team, Toxic Culture
Algorithm Engineer • Former Employee
May 9, 2022
Pros: Great infrastructure, smart people, good business.
Cons: Toxic culture, long working hours, no work-life balance.
4.0
Good Team, Tough Hours
Algorithm Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
February 28, 2022
Pros: Good relationship with colleagues.
Interesting and challenging tasks.
Cons: Working overtime (995 method).
WLB is bad by all means.
- 3.0Acceptable if you get used to meeting at nightAlgorithm Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesJuly 30, 2025Pros: Somehow flexible work in the daytime.Cons: Meetings at night are part of daily life.
- 5.0Smart Team, Toxic CultureAlgorithm Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 9, 2022Pros: Great infrastructure, smart people, good business.Cons: Toxic culture, long working hours, no work-life balance.
- 4.0Good Team, Tough HoursAlgorithm Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaFebruary 28, 2022Pros: Good relationship with colleagues. Interesting and challenging tasks.Cons: Working overtime (995 method). WLB is bad by all means.
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