Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - United States
February 5, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview lasts about an hour. Lots of basic questions about programming are asked, but I cannot answer because I have already forgotten those concepts and principles. My previous projects and research experience were also discussed.
Questions
Talk about your previous projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Alibaba Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Alibaba's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
Alibaba Work Experiences
3.0
Good opportunity for freshman
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
March 25, 2025
Pros: Big company with many opportunities
Cons: Working hour is long and limited wlb
4.0
Overall experience
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
June 20, 2023
Pros: Office, atmosphere in my team
Cons: Salary, location, job responsibilities, interview process
3.0
Technical but political
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
September 30, 2022
Pros: - Has a lot of smart engineers
- Decent career platform in China
Cons: - Heavy politics at the director level which eventually affects work
- Short review/reward cycles putting focus on short-term "shiny" projects that do not hold up
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- 4.0Overall experienceMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 20, 2023Pros: Office, atmosphere in my teamCons: Salary, location, job responsibilities, interview process
- 3.0Technical but politicalMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, ZhejiangSeptember 30, 2022Pros: - Has a lot of smart engineers - Decent career platform in ChinaCons: - Heavy politics at the director level which eventually affects work - Short review/reward cycles putting focus on short-term "shiny" projects that do not hold up
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