Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Process
Application
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days.
I interviewed at Alibaba.com (New York, NY) in March 2015.
Interview
Brief phone screen interview followed by 3 onsite interviews.
The phone-screen interview is mainly to ensure you are not wasting their time; we used an online collaboration app to share code interactively.
The on-site interview is more in-depth and of average difficulty. The questions ranged from simple query/Java questions to problem-solving techniques for real issues (mostly scale-related).
Questions
Interview Questions:
You have 4 GB RAM available and a 20 GB file to be processed. Explain how you would do that.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Alibaba Senior Software Engineer role in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Success Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Hangzhou, Zhejiang 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 Senior Software Engineer interview process in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Alibaba Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to grow and learnSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaMay 12, 2025Pros: Plenty of opportunities to work with modern technologies.Cons: Some outdated tools and processes.
- 4.0Good for a hard worker.Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaFebruary 21, 2025Pros: If you work hard, it pays out.Cons: Work extra long hours, lack personal privacy.
- 4.0Good Vibe, Helpful ColleaguesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDecember 29, 2024Pros: The vibe is good, and the colleagues are willing to offer help.Cons: The salary is not so competitive.
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