Java Software Engineer Interview Experience - Estonia
Process
Had two interviews. The first was with HR, and the second was a technical interview conducted by one of the developers.
The technical interview was by phone and most questions were related to Java internals (like memory handling and the insides of different collections) as well as solving certain potential software problems.
Questions
What is the difference between HashMap and LinkedHashMap?
Was this helpful?
Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Alibaba Java Software Engineer role in Estonia.
Success Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Java Software Engineer roles in Estonia is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Java Software Engineer interview process in Estonia.
Alibaba Work Experiences
- 5.0Work as a Java software engineer at AlibabaJava Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaFebruary 22, 2014Pros: Good working atmosphere, relative high salaries, great motivations.Cons: Hardly a good balance between work and life to maintain.
- 4.0Good Pay, Toxic CultureFrontend Developer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaNovember 12, 2025Pros: Good pay, good college, nice facility.Cons: 995, toxic culture. No clear plans.
- 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.
Alibaba Interview Questions
