Process
The first round asked some basic questions about foundations.
There were also some coding questions in Java.
The second round asked more open-ended questions.
The whole process was very enjoyable.
Questions
Implement a function to calculate the factorial of x.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Alibaba Software Developer role in Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Software Developer interview process in Japan.
Alibaba Work Experiences
3.0
Alibaba Junior Developer
Software Developer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
June 19, 2025
Pros: Despite the city being a 'food desert,' the company cafeteria's meals are surprisingly good.
At least some departments have good work-life balance.
Cons: - Very hard to get promoted, even if you pay tons of effort for it.
5.0
Amazing Work, But Confusing Feedback
Software Developer • Current Employee
Gujrāt, Gujarat, India
June 16, 2025
Pros: ttyuu sxsds DssdsS SADSd das
Cons: wwm sqsq assdas sxSDsa sxSXsa xax
5.0
Learn Lots, Long Hours
Software Developer • Current Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
November 19, 2024
Pros: Fine environment, contains a gym, and offers opportunities to learn a lot of technical knowledge.
Cons: Pressure from work. Work time is too long.
- 3.0Alibaba Junior DeveloperSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaJune 19, 2025Pros: Despite the city being a 'food desert,' the company cafeteria's meals are surprisingly good. At least some departments have good work-life balance.Cons: - Very hard to get promoted, even if you pay tons of effort for it.
- 5.0Amazing Work, But Confusing FeedbackSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeGujrāt, Gujarat, IndiaJune 16, 2025Pros: ttyuu sxsds DssdsS SADSd dasCons: wwm sqsq assdas sxSDsa sxSXsa xax
- 5.0Learn Lots, Long HoursSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaNovember 19, 2024Pros: Fine environment, contains a gym, and offers opportunities to learn a lot of technical knowledge.Cons: Pressure from work. Work time is too long.
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