Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, Shanghai
Process
This involved four phone interviews, with the final one being an HR interview. This isn't the normal process; I asked someone to refer me internally, so I skipped the written test.
The first two phone screenings were technical interviews. They primarily asked basic algorithm and data structure questions, along with some about big data and MapReduce.
Questions
What are the implementation details of HashMap?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Alibaba Software Development Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Software Development Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Alibaba Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Intern Experience @ AlibabaSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJuly 22, 2021Pros: Good team atmosphere. Support for interns.Cons: The project for the intern is not sophisticatedly designed.
- 4.0Growth, Balance, But Rapid ChangesSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaMay 5, 2025Pros: - Work-life balance (depends on teams) - Growth opportunity - Competitive teamCons: Business changes rapidly, which means you need to be mentally prepared to switch teams at any time or face layoffs.
- 4.0Not a bad experienceSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaApril 22, 2024Pros: You can learn a lot. It's basically China's best tech company. Your colleagues are outstanding and smart.Cons: OKRs and KPIs really make you feel pressure. And there is still a risk of being laid off every year.
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